What specific computer equipment does Kidokinetics require a franchisee to have?
Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Computer Systems.
Kidokinetics
- 11.3.1. Franchisee, at Franchisee's sole expense, shall install and maintain the management software, required applications and a computer system that complies with Franchisor's standards and specifications, including: (i) an office computer, a tablet computer, a telephone, a fax machine, and a smartphone; (ii) a custom and proprietary point of sale system (the "POS System"), if Franchisor makes such a POS System part of its proprietary operating system in the future; (iii) printers and other peripheral hardware or devices; (iv) archival back-up systems; (v) Internet access mode and speed; and (vi) physical, electronic, and other security systems (collectively, the "Computer System"); and Franchisee shall follow the procedures related thereto that Franchisor specifies in the Franchise Operations Manual or otherwise in writing.
- 11.3.2. Franchisor may require Franchisee, at Franchisee's sole expense, to install and maintain systems that permit Franchisor to electronically access and retrieve any information stored in Franchisee's management software and other computer systems, including, without limitation, information concerning Gross Sales. Upon Franchisor's request, Franchisee shall execute such documents as Franchisor deems necessary to permit Franchisor to electronically access and retrieve all information stored on Franchisee's office computer, tablet computer, and smartphone, and in Franchisee's management software and other computer systems. There are no contractual limitations on Franchisor's right to access the information and data on Franchisee's POS System and Computer System.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 59)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Kidokinetics's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must acquire and maintain a computer system that adheres to the standards set by Kidokinetics. This system includes specific hardware and software components necessary for operating the franchise.
The required computer hardware includes an office computer, a tablet computer, a telephone, a fax machine, and a smartphone. Additionally, franchisees must have printers and other peripheral hardware or devices. This equipment is essential for managing various aspects of the Kidokinetics business, from administrative tasks to customer communication.
Kidokinetics may also require franchisees to install and maintain systems that allow Kidokinetics to electronically access and retrieve information stored in the franchisee's management software and other computer systems, including data related to Gross Sales. Franchisees are also responsible for ensuring they have adequate hardware and software to access the Internet at the speed required by Kidokinetics. Franchisees must also maintain an electronic mail account with an Internet service provider acceptable to Kidokinetics and read all electronic mail related to the Kidokinetics Business on a daily basis.