Is an Eos Worldwide franchisee required to obtain computer and communications hardware, equipment, components, or software as part of the Computer System or other Required Technology?
Eos_Worldwide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e $1,500 only if the referred franchisee successfully completes Boot Camp and subject to our terms and conditions for this program. To receive a referral fee, you must be active and in good standing under this Agreement both at the time of the referral and at the time the referred franchisee successfully completes Boot Camp. We reserve the right to eliminate or modify this program upon written notice to you. Additional criteria used by us in administering the referral fee program may be set forth in the Operations Manual.
8. SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES.
8.1 Computer System.
- (a) You must acquire, license and use a laptop or desktop computer with certain computer services, components, peripherals, equipment and computer hardware and general business software and any proprietary software (the "Software") designated or approved by us in the future from time to time as Required Technology and as described in the Operations Manual (collectively, the "Computer System"). We may require you to obtain as part of the Computer System or other Required Technology, computer and communications hardware, equipment, components or software and may modify our specifications for, and required components of, the Computer System or Required Technology from time to time. You agree to make such modifications and meet such requirements, which may require you to incur additional costs. We may require that the Computer System: (i) must have the capacity to submit to us reports through our internal system containing information about the number of Sessions held by your Franchised Business, revenue generated, average ratings and other information we require, and otherwise be capable of connecting with our computer system, (ii) perform the functions we designate including viewing training, reporting sessions, facilitating virtual sessions and attending virtual meetings, (iii) operate the most current version of Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari, or Firefox Internet browser; (iv) permit us to review the results of your Franchise's operations, and/or (v) be capable of engaging in any E-Commerce (as defined below) activities that we designate or approve. You may purchase your Computer System from any supplier, unless we designate a specific or exclusive Approved Supplier.
- (b) You must upgrade the Computer System, and/or obtain service and support, as we require or as is necessary because of technological developments, risk assessments, or events.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 74–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Eos Worldwide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to acquire and use a Computer System, which includes a laptop or desktop computer, along with specified computer services, components, peripherals, equipment, hardware, general business software, and any proprietary software designated by Eos Worldwide.
The document states that Eos Worldwide may require franchisees to obtain computer and communications hardware, equipment, components, or software as part of the Computer System or other Required Technology. Eos Worldwide also retains the right to modify the specifications and required components of the Computer System or Required Technology over time, potentially incurring additional costs for the franchisee.
The Computer System must have the capacity to submit reports, connect with Eos Worldwide's computer system, perform designated functions such as viewing training and facilitating virtual sessions, operate the latest versions of specified internet browsers, allow Eos Worldwide to review the franchise's operations, and engage in E-Commerce activities if designated or approved by Eos Worldwide. While franchisees may purchase the Computer System from any supplier unless a specific or exclusive Approved Supplier is designated, they are responsible for upgrading the system and obtaining necessary service and support as required by technological developments or risk assessments. Franchisees are also responsible for all costs associated with high-speed Wi-Fi Internet access to access Eos Worldwide's online systems.