What is the minimum RAM requirement for the computer system used in a Mr. Sandless franchise?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Computer System
You must purchase and maintain all computer hardware, software and other equipment ("Computer Equipment") specified by us to be used in connection with the operation of your Business. Currently you must have a Windows based personal computer with the Windows 7 operating system, at least 2 GB RAM and at least a 200 GB hard drive, as well as the monitor and printer of your choice. The Computer Equipment will provide you with e-mail capability, sales tracking, inventory tracking and customer information. We estimate that the cost to purchase the required Computer Equipment will be approximately $1,600. The Computer Equipment must be compatible with our central accounting system through a modem or other manual or electronic access. We have the right to require you to enter into a separate maintenance agreement for your Computer Equipment. You must update or replace any of the Computer Equipment, including hardware and software components, as we specify, and you must use the Computer Equipment in the manner we specify. There is no limit in the Franchise Agreement on either our right to require you to upgrade and/or update your Computer Equipment, or the cost of any upgrades and/or updates. Neither we nor any affiliate of ours will provide you with any maintenance, updates and/or upgrades for your Computer Equipment. The estimated cost of mai
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 19–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Mr. Sandless Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must have a Windows-based personal computer with a minimum of 2 GB RAM. The computer must also have the Windows 7 operating system and at least a 200 GB hard drive. Franchisees are also required to have a monitor and printer of their choice.
The computer system is intended to provide franchisees with capabilities such as email, sales tracking, inventory management, and customer information. The estimated cost for purchasing the required computer equipment is approximately $1,600. This cost does not include the ongoing expenses for maintenance, updates, or support contracts, which Mr. Sandless estimates to range from $250 to $600 annually.
Mr. Sandless also requires franchisees to maintain high-speed internet access and an active email address. The company retains the right to access the franchisee's computer database at any time, at the franchisee's expense, and to download all stored information, including sales and customer data. This data can be used by Mr. Sandless in any manner without compensation to the franchisee, and the customer database remains the property of Mr. Sandless. Mr. Sandless may also require franchisees to install a system backup solution with off-premises storage.