What functions must the required HydroDog Computer Systems be used for?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
tes. (Franchise Agreement, Section 12.10)
Computer Systems and POS System
You must acquire and use in developing and operating your HydroDog Business a computer system consisting of the computer services, components, equipment, computer hardware, telecommunications equipment or services, point-of-sale system, the software used in connection with the Business Management System and other operating or communications software that we designate or require for use by HydroDog Businesses (collectively, the "Software") that we specify from time to time in the manner we designate (collectively, the "Computer System"). You must sign any standard license agreement or user agreement that may be required to use a system that we specify. You must use the required systems for service calls,
managing inventory, reporting Gross Sales and other information, training personnel, and other functions as we specify from time to time. You must ensure that your employees are adequately trained to use the systems and that they follow applicable policies.
You will have sole responsibility for the acquisition, operation, maintenance, and upgrading of the Computer System. You must use the Computer System for on-line reporting of sales, ordering supplies, keeping customer information, and reporting other information to us as required under the Franchise Agreement (collectively, the "Business Management System"). As of the date of this disclosure document, our mandatory hardware and software requirements for the Computer System include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) laptop or desktop personal computer (like a MAC Book Pro, HP, Dell etc. or equivalent), a network card, a most recent Microsoft or Apple operating system, Adobe Acrobat Reader (most recent version), the most recent Microsoft Office Suite or Apple equivalent and the POS software; (2) a monitor; and (3) a color printer, (4) iPad or Android tablet, and (5) compatible mobile phone. The Computer System must contain and you must be reasonably proficient with such computer software and internet programs that we designate for use from time to time, including: database, spreadsheet, financial, word processing, communications, e-mail and calendaring programs. You must obtain and install a highspeed Internet connection (through DSL or cable modem) to your Computer System at the site and maintain a valid e-mail address and account to which you have access and through which we may contact you. You must maintain a dedicated business mobile phone number that is separate from your personal phone line. If you do not already have a computer system and peripherals that satisfy these requirements, we estimate that the Computer System will cost between $1,000 to $1,500. You will also incur fees for the telephone lines and high-speed Internet connection.
We do not have any obligation to provide ongoing maintenance, repairs, upgrades or updates to the Computer System.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 22–30)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must acquire and use a designated computer system in their business. This system includes specified computer services, components, equipment, hardware, telecommunications services, a point-of-sale (POS) system, and designated software for the Business Management System. Franchisees are required to sign any standard license or user agreements necessary to use the specified system.
The Hydrodog Computer System must be used for service calls, managing inventory, reporting gross sales and other information, and training personnel. It also must be used for online reporting of sales, ordering supplies, keeping customer information, and reporting other information to Hydrodog as required under the Franchise Agreement, collectively known as the "Business Management System."
As of the date of the 2025 FDD, mandatory hardware and software requirements include a laptop or desktop personal computer (like a MAC Book Pro, HP, Dell etc. or equivalent), a network card, a most recent Microsoft or Apple operating system, Adobe Acrobat Reader (most recent version), the most recent Microsoft Office Suite or Apple equivalent and the POS software; a monitor; a color printer, an iPad or Android tablet, and a compatible mobile phone. The computer system must also contain designated computer software and internet programs, including database, spreadsheet, financial, word processing, communications, e-mail, and calendaring programs. Franchisees must obtain and install a high-speed Internet connection and maintain a valid e-mail address and a dedicated business mobile phone number. If a franchisee does not already have a compliant computer system, the estimated cost is between $1,000 to $1,500, not including telephone lines and high-speed internet connection fees.