To ensure consistency through the franchise system, you must use the designated software, application, and communications systems we periodically specify and that comply with our computer and software standards in operating your franchise. We may periodically designate specific systems and software and specific vendors that you must use to operate the franchise and to report business and financial information to us. We require that you use the designated accounting and bookkeeping systems and reporting software and systems from approved suppliers, which currently include QuickBooks online or the then-current equivalent. Any future computer, software, point of sale, or reporting standards or systems, including the main hardware, software, and application you buy or license, their principal functions, brand names, and descriptions will be listed in the Operations Manuals. You must purchase a license to the most current software version of each required software package. In addition, you must use bookkeeping and professional services that we approve to satisfy bookkeeping and reporting requirements described in the Franchise Agreement. You must purchase or lease certain equipment and supplies meeting our specifications (as described in our Manual or otherwise), including a computer system. Also, you must purchase or lease initial equipment and supplies in amounts that we recommend, to use our experience in the business and to provide proper initial planning, training, operation, and record keeping. The initial equipment and supplies that must meet our specifications are identified in our Manual. Any signs, logos, emblems, or pictorial materials using our Marks must meet our specifications and require approval prior to production.
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15% reference
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What the franchisor requires
16 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 4 explicit no's; 14 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 8
We require that you use the designated accounting and bookkeeping systems and reporting software and systems from approved suppliers, which currently include QuickBooks online or the then-current equivalent.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
We will have unlimited, independent access to the operational software program system you use in the operation of your franchise and the operating data for your franchise through our operational software program system.
How the franchisor buys
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 8
We may modify our list of approved suppliers to grant approval to new suppliers, revoke past approvals of suppliers, or modify our criteria for approving suppliers on reasonable written notice to you.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
For this approval or disapproval, we may charge you a fee.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
You may request in writing our approval of additional suppliers.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesItem 17
Franchisee’s obligations 16 Agreement; assign to us telephone numbers, email on termination/nonrenewal addresses and electronic identifiers that use our trademarks; assign any memberships and turn over membership lists; pay outstanding amounts owed to us and to 3rd parties; at our option, assign to us the lease to…
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesItem 9
Inspections and audits 6&8 6 & 11 20.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 11
We may modify the Manual from time to time.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 12
The Franchised Business must be located at a site that we have approved.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesItem 11
Without our approval, you may not have any website, domain name, email address, social media account, username, or presence of any kind (each an “Online Presence”) that reflects or includes any of the Marks, any proprietary information, or suggests your affiliation with us.
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 7
12. We require you to spend at least $3,000 on marketing and advertising for your grand opening.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 6
The fee will be automatically debited by ACH.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
We require at least 1 person on the premises who is a minimum age of 21 and certified to administer CPR and first aid in case of an emergency when children are present.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You are required to use our specified operating software’s POS system for any and all revenue collected.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We will have unlimited, independent access to the operational software program system you use in the operation of your franchise and the operating data for your franchise through our operational software program system.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
If you or your employees require supplemental on-site training, you must pay our then current daily rate per trainer plus expenses.
The filing answers no to 4 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
- Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?Item 11
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
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Ownership: young chefs international.
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