If you're as big as Wendy's you probably use volume licensing. While perpetual licenses are available via volume licensing, many businesses choose a subscription model instead. There's advantages to both depending on your use case. Wendys corporate policies may also require a support contract from vendors, which can get pricy.

[–] neblem@lemmy.world 0 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Commercial Windows licenses aren't typically covered by the equipment installers (or if they are, the cost is passed on to you instead of subsidizing it), have expiration dates, and you'll want security updates.

I think the comment had the implication that the system would be running on Windows if not Ubuntu.

[–] easily3667@lemmus.org -1 points 1 week ago

The comment implied Microsoft somehow is preventing a business owner from running their business.