What does the Devon Creek computer systems and software estimate include?
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 Devon Creek's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimate for computer systems and software includes the cost of a laptop, smartphone, tablet, dash cams, security systems, and business software. It also covers the purchase, installation, and access to the software that Devon Creek requires.
The low end of the estimate assumes that the franchisee already has a phone, tablet, and computer acceptable to Devon Creek. Franchisees must also have Internet and other telecommunications equipment and services that meet Devon Creek's standards to allow for electronic transmission of reports, revenue, and customer information.
Devon Creek reserves the right to change the requirements for computer hardware and software at any time, so a franchisee should be prepared for potential future costs. The estimated initial investment for CRM/Computer Equipment ranges from $5,000 to $7,500, payable as incurred to suppliers.