Where is the franchisee allowed to use the Software licensed by Pump It Up?
Pump_It_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee shall use the Software only in the operation of the System at the location indicated above or other locations approved or designated in writing by Franchisor.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 60–225)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Pump It Up's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is granted a nonexclusive license to use the specified computer programs (the "Software"). This license allows the franchisee to use the software only in the operation of the Pump It Up System.
The software can be used at the location indicated in the Franchise Agreement or at other locations that Pump It Up approves or designates in writing. This means a franchisee cannot simply use the software anywhere they choose; it is restricted to approved locations tied to the franchise.
This restriction is significant because it ensures that the software, which contains Pump It Up's trade secrets, is used only in authorized contexts. Unauthorized use or access to the software can be disabled by Pump It Up if the franchisee breaches the Franchise Agreement. The franchisee is also responsible for protecting the confidentiality of the software and must ensure that only employees who need access to it for their job duties are allowed to use it.