Does Pearce Bespoke have independent access to any data which a franchisee collects electronically?
Pearce_Bespoke Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
transmission of libelous, derogatory, or defamatory statements.
We estimate in Item 7 above that the cost of obtaining the POS System, software, and computer hardware to be approximately $4,200, including $1,315 for the POS system, if you currently do not own any of the required computer hardware. We further estimate that the annual costs of any required maintenance, updating, or support contracts will be approximately $0 - $500 per year. We further estimate that the annual costs of any optional maintenance, updating, or support contracts will be approximately $0-$500 per year. We are not obligated to provide any ongoing maintenance, repairs, upgrades, or updates. You must maintain franchised email accounts, which will be provided to you, and you must give us electronic access to information on your company computer and hosted by us or Approved Suppliers. No contractual limitation exists on our right to access the information. We may require you to upgrade or update your POS System, Software, computer hardware, and other office equipment. No contractual limitation exists on the frequency or cost of this obligation. We will have
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 21–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Pearce Bespoke's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Pearce Bespoke will have independent access to any data that a franchisee collects electronically. The FDD states that there is no contractual limitation on Pearce Bespoke's right to access this information.
Pearce Bespoke requires franchisees to use a computerized Point-of-Sale (POS) system, purchased either through Pearce Bespoke or an approved third-party supplier. This POS system collects and stores various types of data essential for retail and business operations. Franchisees must also use computer software programs that Pearce Bespoke has developed or may develop for the business system.
Pearce Bespoke may require franchisees to upgrade or update their POS system, software, computer hardware, and other office equipment. There are no contractual limitations on the frequency or cost of this obligation. Franchisees are also required to maintain franchised email accounts and provide Pearce Bespoke with electronic access to information on their company computer and hosted by Pearce Bespoke or approved suppliers. Again, there are no contractual limitations on Pearce Bespoke's right to access this information.