What is assumed in the low end of the Devon Creek computer systems and software estimate?
Devon_Creek Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
14We require you to purchase computer systems and software meeting our minimum specifications for use in your Franchised Business. This estimate includes the cost of a laptop, smartphone, tablet, dash cams, security systems, business software and purchase, installation, and access to the software we require. The low end of this estimate assumes that you already have a phone, tablet, and computer acceptable to us. You must also have Internet and other telecommunications equipment and services in accordance with our standards to permit electronic transmission of reports and revenue and customer information. We reserve the right to change your requirements for computer hardware and software at any time.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT – START UP FRANCHISEE (FDD pages 16–21)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Devon Creek Franchise Disclosure Document, the low end of the computer systems and software estimate assumes that the franchisee already possesses a phone, tablet, and computer that meet Devon Creek's standards.
The total estimated cost for computer systems and software ranges from $5,000 to $7,500. This includes the cost of a laptop, smartphone, tablet, dash cams, security systems, business software and purchase, installation, and access to the software Devon Creek requires.
Prospective franchisees should verify their existing equipment meets Devon Creek's specifications to potentially minimize initial investment costs. Franchisees must also have Internet and other telecommunications equipment and services to permit electronic transmission of reports and revenue and customer information. Devon Creek retains the right to modify the requirements for computer hardware and software at any time, potentially leading to additional, unforeseen expenses.