101 Chicken HQ

The vendor opportunity at 101 Chicken

101 Chicken HQ is a quick-service restaurant concept based in New Jersey with 4 total units—3 franchised and 1 company-owned. The system grew 100% year-over-year, signaling an early-stage brand in active expansion mode. For software vendors, the immediate addressable market is 3 franchised locations, with no multi-unit operators on file. The operator footprint shows a single mapped operator running a single unit, meaning purchasing decisions are not yet fragmented across large franchisee groups. This is a small but potentially growing target if the brand sustains its current trajectory.

Who controls software purchasing

Technology purchasing authority sits at the headquarters level. The 2026 FDD lists four co-founders in Item 1: Wohnho “Paul” Choi (Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer), Jaemin Koo (Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer), Jin Hee “Jeanne” Park (Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer), and Byungtae “Terry” Ahn (Co-Founder, Executive Chef and Head of Research & Development). For software vendors, Jaemin Koo as CTO is the most direct entry point for technical evaluations, while CEO Paul Choi likely holds final budgetary authority. The absence of a parent company or private equity sponsor suggests decisions remain with this founding team.

Mandated and current tech stack

Item 11 of the FDD mandates two specific technology systems: RoboPal and Square by Block, Inc. These are required for franchisees, meaning any software pitch must either integrate with or replace these incumbents. RoboPal is the operational automation component, while Square by Block, Inc. serves as the point-of-sale and payment processing backbone. Vendors offering complementary solutions—such as inventory management, labor scheduling, or customer engagement tools that layer onto Square—may find a receptive audience if they can demonstrate integration capability. No other mandated or recommended systems are disclosed.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

Item 8 of the FDD contains no extract regarding procurement or designated suppliers, leaving the purchasing model undefined in the public filing. This could mean an open procurement environment or simply that the franchisor has not formalized supplier requirements beyond the mandated tech stack. On renewals, Item 17 specifies a single 10-year renewal term, contingent on compliance, a renewal fee, facility upgrades, and a general release. The initial franchise term is also 10 years. With the system’s recent 100% unit growth, new franchise onboarding represents the most likely trigger for software evaluation cycles. Vendors should monitor new unit openings as potential sales windows.

How to read the 101 Chicken FDD

The 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document is the primary source for understanding 101 Chicken’s operations, obligations, and technology requirements. It details the mandated systems, executive team, unit count, and renewal conditions cited throughout this page. The embedded PDF viewer below provides full access to the FDD text. For software vendors, the most relevant sections are Item 11 (mandated tech), Item 1 (executives and ownership), and Item 17 (renewal and term conditions). Reviewing these sections will clarify integration requirements and decision-maker roles before you build a pitch.

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