Is a Kidokinetics franchisee required to participate in any System-wide computer network implemented by the franchisor?
Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
ary Software as Franchisor designates.
- 11.3.6. Franchisee is required to participate in any System-wide computer network, intranet system, or extranet system that Franchisor implements and may be required by Franchisor to use such computer network, intranet system, or extranet system to, among other things: (i) submit Franchisee's reports due under this Agreement to Franchisor online; (ii) view and print portions of the Franchise Operations Manual, including any updates or modifications thereto; (iii) download approved local advertising materials; (iv) communicate with Franchisor and other System franchisees; and (v) to complete any initial or ongoing training. Franchisee agrees to use the facilities of any such computer network, intranet system or extranet system in strict compliance with the standards, protocols, and restrictions that Franchisor included in the Franchise Operations Manual, including those related to the encryption of confidential information and prohibitions against the transmission of libelous, derogatory or defamatory statements.
- 11.3.7. Franchisee shall have and maintain adequate hardware and software in order to access the Internet at the speed required by Franchisor from time to time. Franchisee shall maintain an electronic mail account with an Internet service provider acceptable to Franchisor. Franchisee shall read all electronic mail related to the Kidokinetics Business on a daily basis and shall accept and acknowledge receipt of all electronic mail sent by Franchisor. Franchisee shall not establish any website or other listing on the Internet except as provided and specifically permitted herein.
- 11.3.8.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 59)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Kidokinetics's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to participate in any System-wide computer network, intranet system, or extranet system that Kidokinetics implements. This participation may involve using the network to submit reports online, view and print the Franchise Operations Manual, download approved local advertising materials, communicate with Kidokinetics and other franchisees, and complete initial or ongoing training.
Kidokinetics franchisees must use these systems in compliance with the standards, protocols, and restrictions outlined in the Franchise Operations Manual, including those related to data encryption and prohibitions against libelous or defamatory statements. Franchisees must also maintain adequate hardware and software to access the internet at the speed required by Kidokinetics and maintain an acceptable electronic mail account. They are expected to read all emails related to the Kidokinetics business daily and acknowledge receipt of emails from Kidokinetics.
Furthermore, franchisees are generally prohibited from establishing their own websites or online listings without specific permission from Kidokinetics. This ensures that Kidokinetics maintains control over its online presence and brand image. Kidokinetics also reserves the right to access and retrieve information from the franchisee's computer systems, including gross sales data, and requires franchisees to provide usernames, passwords, and access codes to facilitate this access. These stipulations ensure that Kidokinetics can maintain system-wide uniformity and operating standards, and that franchisees stay connected with the Kidokinetics system.