Does Ledgers require franchisees to have an internet connection and email?
Ledgers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
advertising council.
Advertising Cooperative. You are not required to participate in a local or regional advertising cooperative.
Computer and Cash Register Systems:
You must comply with our computer hardware, and software specifications. At present, we require you to have an internet connection, email, and the following hardware and software:
Hardware
- -2-5 desktop computers and monitors depending on the size of the office
- -at least 1 printer, scanner, copier
- -dedicated server
These items can be purchased for approximately $2,500 - $4,000.
Software
You will also need to subscribe to such software as we specify; presently the following software is specified or recommended at the monthly costs listed:
| Software Name | Nature | Approx. Cost per month (currently) | |------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------| | Loyalty Accounting System | Bookkeeping, and | $30/month | | powered by Intuit | Accounting functionality | | | Dext | Receipt Capture and Recognition integrated with Intuit | $30/month | | Financial Cents | CRM Platform | $212.40/month | | | establish prices at which the franchisee must sell its products and | |---|---| | services. We may make pricing recommendations based on industry wide standards and the going | | Software license types and service providers are subject to change at any time. We do not establish the prices set by third-party providers, but we do take commercially reasonable efforts to negotiate pricing for the benefit of our franchisees. Neither we nor our affiliates or any third party have any obligation to provide ongoing maintenance, repairs, upgrades or updates. You must maintain your computer systems in good working order and must replace, update or upgrade your hardware systems as we require. There are no contractual limitations regarding the frequency or costs of required upgrades or updates relating to the computer system. The estimated annual cost of optional or required maintenance, updating, upgrading, or support contracts to your computer systems is approximately $1,000.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 27–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Ledgers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to have an internet connection and email. This is part of the computer hardware and software specifications that Ledgers mandates for its franchisees.
In addition to internet and email, Ledgers specifies that franchisees must have 2-5 desktop computers and monitors, at least one printer, scanner, and copier, and a dedicated server. The estimated cost for these hardware items ranges from $2,500 to $4,000. Franchisees are also required to subscribe to specific software, with monthly costs for software such as Loyalty Accounting System powered by Intuit at $30 per month, Dext at $30 per month, and Financial Cents at $212.40 per month.
Ledgers also requires franchisees to provide independent access to the information generated or stored in their computer systems, including customer, transaction, and operational data. Franchisees must grant Ledgers unrestricted and independent electronic access to their computer systems, information, and security camera systems. This access allows Ledgers to review business operations and inspect records electronically or in person. Franchisees are responsible for maintaining their computer systems in good working order and for replacing, updating, or upgrading hardware as required by Ledgers. The estimated annual cost for optional or required maintenance, updates, upgrades, or support contracts is approximately $1,000.
These requirements ensure that Ledgers franchisees have the necessary technology infrastructure to operate efficiently and comply with Ledgers's standards for data access and operational oversight. Prospective franchisees should factor these technology costs and requirements into their investment considerations.