CGI INTERNATIONAL, INC.COLOR GLOCGI INTERNATIONAL, INC. vs AlSet Auto

AlSet Auto wins on terrain and timing, the two dimensions that most immediately gate a B2B software sale. Its approved-supplier procurement model lets you sell directly to franchisees without a franchisor mandate blocking access. A due 2025 FDD signals an active, compliant system where operators are still receiving disclosures and making purchasing decisions. CGI’s franchisor-controlled procurement locks you out entirely, and its overdue FDD indicates compliance stagnation that chills any vendor conversation.

The tradeoff is a painfully small and shrinking TAM against nonexistent budget. AlSet operates just 10 franchised units with negative unit growth, so your entire license ceiling is in the single digits and eroding. But each unit’s $102k–$179k investment range supports a back-office and customer-facing software stack; franchisees likely have the margin to pay for POS, scheduling, and marketing automation. CGI’s $63k AUV is too lean for meaningful software spend—that revenue level can’t fund a multi-module platform—and with no unit count provided, there’s zero evidence of a large enough base even if you overcame the procurement barrier.

Timing amplifies the disparity. AlSet’s current FDD fiscal year (2025) means franchisees are evaluating tech now, and a short sales cycle can capture a few logos before further contraction. CGI’s overdue filing freezes franchise development and creates organizational noise that makes partner-level engagement impossible. The open, compliant system with a tiny footprint is simply the only viable door to knock on.

Verdict: AlSet Auto, because open procurement and current compliance unlock a sellable base, while CGI’s closed system and overdue filing offer no path to revenue.