What specific management software might Kidokinetics require a franchisee to use?
Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Franchisee shall make any and all upgrades to equipment, machinery, tools, including, but not limited to, QuickBooks Pro online or such other management software as Franchisor designates, and computer hardware (including an office computer, a tablet computer, a telephone, a fax machine, and a smartphone), software and applications, and any technology used in conjunction therewith, as Franchisor requires in its sole and absolute discretion.
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.
At Franchisor's discretion, Franchisee will submit the Gross Sales Report by an electronic transfer of data using the management software we require (currently Kidolink), or any other such software that Franchisor may require Franchisee use in the operation of the Kidokinetics Business.
Franchisee will provide, upon request by Franchisor, user names and passwords for services used in the operation of the Kidokinetics Business, including, but not limited to, social media accounts, and QuickBooks.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 59)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Kidokinetics's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may be required to use QuickBooks Pro online or such other management software as Kidokinetics designates. The current management software that Kidokinetics requires is Kidolink.
Kidokinetics franchisees are required to install and maintain management software, required applications, and a computer system that complies with Kidokinetics's standards and specifications. This includes an office computer, a tablet computer, a telephone, a fax machine, and a smartphone. If Kidokinetics makes a POS System part of its proprietary operating system in the future, franchisees will be required to use it. Franchisees must also have printers and other peripheral hardware or devices, archival back-up systems, Internet access, and security systems.
Kidokinetics may also require franchisees to install and maintain systems that permit Kidokinetics to electronically access and retrieve any information stored in the franchisee's management software and other computer systems, including information concerning Gross Sales. Franchisees must provide Kidokinetics with a separate and distinct full access user name and temporary password, as well as all access codes, static internet protocol addresses and other information to facilitate Kidokinetics's access to the data generated by and stored in the franchisee's computer, tablet, or smartphone. Franchisees must also provide user names and passwords for services used in the operation of the Kidokinetics Business, including, but not limited to, social media accounts, and QuickBooks.