You must purchase and use the complete computer software services and electronic cash register/point-of-sale system (i.e., the “POS System”) we require, which we have the right to change at any time. Currently, our designated POS System is Jackrabbit POS; however, this POS System is subject to change at any time. The POS System will generate and store customer, transaction, and operational information. Beyond the POS System, you are required to obtain other, necessary computer services, including a laptop or desktop computer and a multi-function laser printer, scanner, copier, two (2) iPads, at least one Apple computer for children’s classes, security cameras in each room, a security screen in the waiting area, and DVR recording for security. In addition, you are required to obtain Jackrabbit Music software, QuickBooks Online, and iCloud software. Currently, the approximate annual cost to you for the POS System and other, required equipment, is $3,060. This cost is subject to increases by the vendors. Any maintenance, repair or updates due to the computer system are Your responsibility. (See Section 7.3.8 of the Franchise Agreement).
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You must purchase and use the complete computer software services and electronic cash register/point-of-sale system (i.e., the “POS System”) we require, which we have the right to change at any time. Currently, our designated POS System is Jackrabbit POS; however, this POS System is subject to change at any time. The POS System will generate and store customer, transaction, and operational information. Beyond the POS System, you are required to obtain other, necessary computer services, including a laptop or desktop computer and a multi-function laser printer, scanner, copier, two (2) iPads, at least one Apple computer for children’s classes, security cameras in each room, a security screen in the waiting area, and DVR recording for security. In addition, you are required to obtain Jackrabbit Music software, QuickBooks Online, and iCloud software. Currently, the approximate annual cost to you for the POS System and other, required equipment, is $3,060. This cost is subject to increases by the vendors. Any maintenance, repair or updates due to the computer system are Your responsibility. (See Section 7.3.8 of the Franchise Agreement).
You must purchase the computer system that we specify, including computer hardware, software, point of sale system, inventory control systems, and high-speed network connections (collectively, the “Computer System”). The component parts of the Computer System must be purchased from Approved Suppliers. If we require you to use any proprietary software or to purchase any software from a designated vendor, you must sign any software license agreements that we or the licensor of the software require and any related software maintenance agreements. Currently, we require to you to utilize Jackrabbit software, Zoho CRM, and iCloud for Windows. The Computer System is described in more detail in Item 11 of this Disclosure Document.
In connection with the establishment of our trademarks, we operate a website for the promotion of the marks and DEA® Music & Art Businesses. This website lists the location, operating hours, and other facts regarding our Businesses. You may not register any domain name nor operate any website that includes the terms “DEA®.” You may request the establishment of a web page within the DEA® website to include additional information specific to your franchised DEA® Music & Art Business. You may not use any electronic media, including the Internet, or any social media, for viewing by the public that contains our registered trademarks without our prior written approval. You may not establish a Facebook®, MySpace®, SnapChat®, or similar page, post through Instagram® or on YouTube®, or utilize other, similar social media, without our prior written approval. You may not establish a Twitter® feed or other social media without our prior, written approval.
In connection with the establishment of our trademarks, we operate a website for the promotion of the marks and DEA® Music & Art Businesses. This website lists the location, operating hours, and other facts regarding our Businesses. You may not register any domain name nor operate any website that includes the terms “DEA®.” You may request the establishment of a web page within the DEA® website to include additional information specific to your franchised DEA® Music & Art Business. You may not use any electronic media, including the Internet, or any social media, for viewing by the public that contains our registered trademarks without our prior written approval. You may not establish a Facebook®, MySpace®, SnapChat®, or similar page, post through Instagram® or on YouTube®, or utilize other, similar social media, without our prior written approval. You may not establish a Twitter® feed or other social media without our prior, written approval.
In connection with the establishment of our trademarks, we operate a website for the promotion of the marks and DEA® Music & Art Businesses. This website lists the location, operating hours, and other facts regarding our Businesses. You may not register any domain name nor operate any website that includes the terms “DEA®.” You may request the establishment of a web page within the DEA® website to include additional information specific to your franchised DEA® Music & Art Business. You may not use any electronic media, including the Internet, or any social media, for viewing by the public that contains our registered trademarks without our prior written approval. You may not establish a Facebook®, MySpace®, SnapChat®, or similar page, post through Instagram® or on YouTube®, or utilize other, similar social media, without our prior written approval. You may not establish a Twitter® feed or other social media without our prior, written approval.
In connection with the establishment of our trademarks, we operate a website for the promotion of the marks and DEA® Music & Art Businesses. This website lists the location, operating hours, and other facts regarding our Businesses. You may not register any domain name nor operate any website that includes the terms “DEA®.” You may request the establishment of a web page within the DEA® website to include additional information specific to your franchised DEA® Music & Art Business. You may not use any electronic media, including the Internet, or any social media, for viewing by the public that contains our registered trademarks without our prior written approval. You may not establish a Facebook®, MySpace®, SnapChat®, or similar page, post through Instagram® or on YouTube®, or utilize other, similar social media, without our prior written approval. You may not establish a Twitter® feed or other social media without our prior, written approval. The confidentiality provisions of the Franchise Agreement apply to all uses of electronic media.
In connection with the establishment of our trademarks, we operate a website for the promotion of the marks and DEA® Music & Art Businesses. This website lists the location, operating hours, and other facts regarding our Businesses. You may not register any domain name nor operate any website that includes the terms “DEA®.” You may request the establishment of a web page within the DEA® website to include additional information specific to your franchised DEA® Music & Art Business. You may not use any electronic media, including the Internet, or any social media, for viewing by the public that contains our registered trademarks without our prior written approval. You may not establish a Facebook®, MySpace®, SnapChat®, or similar page, post through Instagram® or on YouTube®, or utilize other, similar social media, without our prior written approval. You may not establish a Twitter® feed or other social media without our prior, written approval.
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
20 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 3 explicit no's; 11 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
Must the franchisee use an accounting or bookkeeping system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
In addition, you are required to obtain Jackrabbit Music software, QuickBooks Online, and iCloud software.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
We have a right and you are required to provide us with independent access to the information that will be generated or stored in your computer systems, which includes, but is not limited to, customer, transaction, and operational information.
How the franchisor buys
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 11
Computer System and Internet Access You must purchase and use the complete computer software services and electronic cash register/point-of-sale system (i.e., the “POS System”) we require, which we have the right to change at any time.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
In our last fiscal year, ending on December 31, 2025, we and our affiliates received $0 in revenue from all required purchases and leases of products and services by franchisees, including purchases of items to be resold in the Business, and rebates we receive from third-parties.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We and/or our Affiliate(s) may receive payments or other compensation from Approved Suppliers or any other suppliers on account of these suppliers’ dealings with us, you, or other Franchised Businesses in the System, such as rebates, commissions or other forms of compensation.
Item 8 gives this proportion in one of two shapes: separate percentages for establishing the business and for operating it, or one figure covering "establishing and operating" together. Where they are separate, answer with the operating percentage; where the passage gives only the combined figure, answer with that. What percentage of the franchisee's purchases must come from designated or approved suppliers?
50Item 8
We estimate that your Required Purchases, purchases from Approved Suppliers and purchases that must meet our specifications in total will be about 40% - 45% of your total purchases to establish the Business and about 50% - 60% of your purchases to continue the operation of the Business.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
You must pay our then- current supplier or non-approved product evaluation fee when submitting your request, as well as 13 DEA® Music & Art FDD – April 20, 2026 cover our costs incurred in evaluating your request.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
(i) offer any products or services in connection with your Franchised Business that are not Approved Products and Services; or (ii) purchase any item or service we require you to purchase from an Approved Supplier from an alternative supplier.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesItem 11
You may have as many telephone numbers and telephone directory listing for the franchised business as you choose; however, you acknowledge and agree that we will own all rights and interest in each telephone number (regardless of whether such telephone number pre-existed any franchise agreement) and telephone…
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesItem 11
We have the right to review your business operations, in person, by mail, or electronically, and to inspect your operations and obtain your paper and electronic business records related to the Franchised Business and any other operations taking place through your Franchised Business.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
We must approve your site before you open your DEA® Music & Art Business.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesItem 11
You may not establish your own website or social media platforms without approval.
Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?
YesItem 11
Local Advertising You are not required to participate in a local or regional advertising cooperative, however, you are required to spend at least $2,000 per month on local advertising each month, as outlined in Item 6 of this Franchise Disclosure Document.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
Currently, we have Approved Suppliers for the following items that you must purchase in connection with the establishment and/or operation of your Franchised Business: (i) site selection services from the site selection firm Fischer; (ii) digital signage from Videri Inc.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
Currently, we have Approved Suppliers for the following items that you must purchase in connection with the establishment and/or operation of your Franchised Business: (i) site selection services from the site selection firm Fischer; (ii) digital signage from Videri Inc.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 6
ITEM 6 OTHER FEES Type of Fee(1) Amount Due Date Remarks 6% of Gross Revenues, Monthly via ACH by the Based on Gross Revenues (2) with a minimum Royalty 5th of the month for the (as defined herein) during royalty (described previous month. the previous week. below) Monthly via ACH by the Required regardless of…
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
Computer System and Internet Access You must purchase and use the complete computer software services and electronic cash register/point-of-sale system (i.e., the “POS System”) we require, which we have the right to change at any time.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We have a right and you are required to provide us with independent access to the information that will be generated or stored in your computer systems, which includes, but is not limited to, customer, transaction, and operational information.
Sales and CRM
Must the franchisee use a CRM system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
Currently, we require to you to utilize Jackrabbit software, Zoho CRM, and iCloud for Windows.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 6
We may charge you for training newly-hired personnel; for refresher training courses; for the annual convention; and for additional or special Currently, we charge assistance or training you Additional Training When training or $500 per person per need or request.
The filing answers no to 3 questions
- Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?Item 8
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 11
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
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