What computer hardware is currently included in the Red Wagon Club Technology System?
Red_Wagon_Club Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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Technology System
You must obtain and use all aspects of the Technology System, including the computer hardware, software, and technology services we periodically designate. Currently, the Technology System consists of: (a laptop, smart phone, monitor, docking station, computer mouse, and keyboard, which is purchased from unaffiliated third-parties; and (b) certain software programs, including a designated business management services software. We may modify specifications for and components of the Technology System at any time during the term of your Franchise Agreement, which will be reflected in the Operations Manual, and there are no limitations on our ability to do so. You are responsible for ensuring all required upgrades, patches, new releases or updates to any aspect of the Technology System are downloaded and implemented, and there are no contractual limitations on the frequency or any associated costs associated with this obligation (if any). We may periodically require you to purchase, lease, and/or license new or modified computer hardware and/or software and to obtain service and support for the Technology System. Currently, we estimate the Technology System to cost approximately $1,000 to $6,000, plus additional expenses related to acquiring and maintaining required software programs (including licenses for business management services software, which we estimate to be $50 to $70 per user per month). You will be solely responsible for maintaining, supporting, and upgrading components of the Technology System. We estimate those costs to be $2,000 to $3,000 per year, which may vary depending on the vendor and the maintenance or support required.
The Technology System may give us and our affiliates access to all information generated by the Technology System, including price maintenance and information relating to clients, financial and operating information, and key metric data for your RWC Business, and there are no contractual limitations on our ability to access such information. At our request, you must sign a release with any supplier of your Technology Syst
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 24–31)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Red Wagon Club FDD, franchisees must acquire and utilize all components of the Technology System, which includes designated computer hardware, software, and technology services. Currently, the required computer hardware consists of a laptop, smartphone, monitor, docking station, computer mouse, and keyboard. These items must be purchased from unaffiliated third parties.
Red Wagon Club can modify the Technology System's specifications and components at any point during the Franchise Agreement term, with changes reflected in the Operations Manual. Franchisees are responsible for ensuring all necessary upgrades, patches, new releases, or updates to the Technology System are downloaded and implemented. There are no contractual limitations on the frequency or costs associated with this obligation.
The estimated cost for the Technology System ranges from $1,000 to $6,000, with additional expenses for acquiring and maintaining required software programs. This includes licenses for business management services software, estimated at $50 to $70 per user per month. Franchisees are solely responsible for maintaining, supporting, and upgrading the Technology System components, with estimated annual costs of $2,000 to $3,000, varying based on the vendor and required maintenance or support.
The Technology System may provide Red Wagon Club and its affiliates with access to all information generated by the system, including pricing, client details, financial and operating data, and key performance metrics. Franchisees must also sign a release with any Technology System supplier, granting Red Wagon Club unlimited, independent access to their data.