After Potbelly Sandwich Works notifies me that the Intranet is functional, what am I required to do?
Potbelly_Sandwich_Works Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
After we notify you that the Intranet has become functional, you must buy and install all necessary additions to the Computer System, as provided in Subsection 2.E. above, and establish and continually maintain electronic connection with the Intranet allowing us to send messages to and receive messages from you. Your obligation to maintain connection with the Intranet applies during the entire Term (unless we dismantle the Intranet or suspend your access). You must contribute reasonable amounts on an annual, quarterly, monthly, or other basis toward the cost of developing and maintaining the Intranet. If you fail to pay when due any required amount, or fail to comply with any Intranet System Standard, we may (in addition to any other rights we reserve in this Agreement, including those under Subsection 3.H.) temporarily suspend your access to any so-called chat room, bulletin board, list-serve, or similar feature the Intranet includes until you fully cure the breach.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 79)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Potbelly Sandwich Works' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, once you are notified that the Intranet is functional, you must purchase and install any necessary additions to the Computer System as detailed in Subsection 2.E. You are also required to establish and maintain a continuous electronic connection with the Intranet, enabling Potbelly Sandwich Works to send and receive messages. This connection must be maintained throughout the entire term of the franchise agreement, unless Potbelly Sandwich Works decides to dismantle the Intranet or suspend your access.
Furthermore, you are obligated to contribute reasonable amounts towards the cost of developing and maintaining the Intranet. These contributions may be required on an annual, quarterly, monthly, or other basis. Failure to pay these amounts when due or non-compliance with any Intranet System Standard can result in a temporary suspension of your access to any chat room, bulletin board, list-serve, or similar feature included in the Intranet. This suspension will remain in effect until you fully rectify the breach.
This requirement ensures that all franchisees are connected to a central communication platform, allowing Potbelly Sandwich Works to disseminate important information and updates efficiently. It also allows Potbelly Sandwich Works to maintain a degree of control over the network and ensure compliance with its standards. The financial contributions help to offset the costs associated with developing and maintaining the Intranet, ensuring its continued functionality and improvement.