Who provides on-site assistance when the BOH fileserver needs to be replaced at a Noodles & Company franchise?
Noodles_Company Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- Aloha (BOH) fileserver
- N&C will provide the company standard BOH fileserver, monitor, mouse and keyboard – configured with the company standard BOH fileserver image for each FAO restaurant. The cost of the BOH fileserver is included in the monthly support plan fee.
- The BOH fileserver (leased) will be replaced on a 3-year cycle. The monthly support fee includes the lease cost and the fee may be subject to increase to cover lease cost increases.
- N&C will maintain a standard warranty/maintenance on the BOH fileserver and associated hardware and will facilitate warranty work if it is necessary. The costs of the standard maintenance/warranty are included in the monthly support fee and subject to increase to cover any increases to such costs.
- An on-site member of the FAO team will provide hands-on assistance if the BOH fileserver needs to be replaced – either due to failure or the 3-year replacement cycle. N&C will not provide on-site support at FAO locations.
- The standard image for the BOH fileserver will not allow and does not support the installation of any non-standard programs. Any interest in installing additional programs needs to start with a request to N&C IT Support which will then be reviewed – not necessarily approved.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 99–350)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Noodles & Company FDD, on-site assistance for BOH fileserver replacement is the responsibility of a member of the Franchise Area Operator (FAO) team. Noodles & Company will not provide on-site support at FAO locations for this issue.
Noodles & Company does provide the company standard BOH fileserver, monitor, mouse, and keyboard configured with the company standard BOH fileserver image for each FAO restaurant. The cost of the BOH fileserver is included in the monthly support plan fee. The BOH fileserver (leased) will be replaced on a 3-year cycle, with the monthly support fee including the lease cost. This fee may increase to cover lease cost increases.
Noodles & Company maintains a standard warranty/maintenance on the BOH fileserver and associated hardware and will facilitate warranty work if necessary. The costs of the standard maintenance/warranty are included in the monthly support fee and are subject to increase to cover any increases to such costs. The standard image for the BOH fileserver does not allow and does not support the installation of any non-standard programs, and any interest in installing additional programs needs to start with a request to Noodles & Company IT Support for review.