From the filings
Software purchasing at 10X Business Advisor is controlled at the HQ level by CEO Brandon Dawson. The franchise currently operates 3 franchised units, with no company-owned locations disclosed in the 2023 FDD. The franchisor mandates specific content technology, but no other operational or POS systems are named in the disclosure document.
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Live signals
Ongoing fee load
The recurring percentage of gross sales named in this filing. It is a floor, not a total — the filing discloses one of the two headline fees.
15%+of gross sales (FY2023)
15% reference
Franchisor behaviours
20 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 7 explicit no's; 7 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?
YesFranchise agreement
You shall utilize the accounting software QuickBooks (or other Franchisor approved accounting software) to manage your books.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesFranchise agreement
We shall have full access to your Computer System and data and all related information by means of direct access, either in person or by telephone, modem, or Internet to permit us to verify your compliance with your obligations under this Agreement.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You shall supply to us on or before the 15th day of each month a balance sheet and income statement of your Franchised Business for the preceding month.
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
Currently our affiliate Cardone Training Technologies, Inc. is the exclusive supplier of the 10X Business Coach Program and our affiliate Mocaworks, LLC is the exclusive supplier of the 10X Business Advisor Content.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 8
We may change Approved Suppliers from time to time.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, neither we nor any affiliates derived any revenue from franchisees.
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?
75Item 8
It is anticipated that during the operation of your Franchised Business, required purchases from us, our affiliates or the vendors that we specify or approve (not including Royalty Fees) are estimated to be approximately 75% to 80% of your total monthly purchases in the continuing operation of your Franchised Business.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you would like to use any goods or services in establishing and operating your Franchised Business that we have not approved, you must first send us sufficient information, specifications and samples for us to determine whether the goods or services comply with our standards and specifications or the supplier…
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
assign all telephone listings and numbers for your Franchised Business to us.
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
We have the right, during normal business hours without notice, to examine, copy, and audit your books, records, and tax returns.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
We have the right to add to or otherwise modify the Manual from time to time to reflect changes in the specifications, standards, operating procedures and rules we prescribe.
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 are restricted from establishing a presence on, or marketing on the Internet without our written consent which will not be unreasonably withheld.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
We may designate Approved Suppliers from whom you will be required to purchase certain supplies, marketing materials, computer hardware, merchandise, uniforms, and software.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We may designate Approved Suppliers from whom you will be required to purchase certain supplies, marketing materials, computer hardware, merchandise, uniforms, and software.
Payments
Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
We require you to enter into a merchant services agreement with our designated supplier for payment processing and fund transfer services (i.e., ACH).
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 6
You must allow us to debit your account through the Automated Clearing House (“ACH”) system or any other means of electronic funds transfer.
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesItem 11
you must honor all coupons, gift certificates and other promotional offers authorized by us
Point of sale
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We will have the right at any time to retrieve and use this data and information from your Computer System in any manner we deem necessary or desirable.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
We may offer additional or refresher training courses from time to time for an additional fee which varies but is currently $12,500.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesItem 11
Attendance is mandatory.
10X Business Advisor is a professional-services franchise headquartered in Florida. According to its 2023 Franchise Disclosure Document, the system consists of 3 franchised units. The FDD does not disclose any company-owned locations, so the entire addressable market for software vendors is those 3 franchisee-operated units. Average unit volume (AUV) is not reported in the disclosure. The royalty rate is 15.0%, and the initial franchise term is 2 years. Year-over-year unit growth is not disclosed.
For a software vendor, the opportunity is narrow in unit count but potentially concentrated at the HQ level. With only 3 units, any technology mandate or recommendation from the franchisor would likely reach all operators quickly. The short 2-year term means franchisees are frequently renewing their agreements, creating recurring decision points where new software could be evaluated.
The 2023 FDD lists Brandon Dawson as CEO in Item 1. No other executives, technology officers, or procurement personnel are named. In a system of this size, software purchasing authority almost certainly sits with Dawson at the corporate level. Vendors should expect a direct, founder-led evaluation process rather than a layered procurement department. There is no parent company on file; the brand appears independently owned.
Item 11 of the FDD mandates "10X Business Advisor Content" as a technology requirement for franchisees. Beyond this, the disclosure does not name any point-of-sale, CRM, ERP, scheduling, or other operational software systems. It is unclear whether franchisees are free to choose their own tools for functions outside the mandated content system, or whether additional systems are recommended but not disclosed. Vendors selling complementary software—such as financial, marketing, or compliance tools—should inquire directly about the current stack during discovery.
The FDD does not include an Item 8 extract describing procurement rules. Without that signal, it is not possible to determine whether the franchisor designates specific suppliers, maintains an approved-vendor list, or allows franchisees to purchase freely. The renewal terms in Item 17 are detailed: franchisees may renew if they have fully complied with the agreement, satisfied all monetary obligations, are not in default, provide written notice between 1 and 3 months before expiration, sign the then-current agreement (which may have materially different terms), meet current qualifications and training requirements, and execute a general release. The renewal term length is not specified. With 2-year initial terms, renewal windows open frequently, giving vendors recurring opportunities to engage.
The 2023 FDD is embedded below for full reference. Key sections for software vendors include Item 1 (the franchisor and its executives), Item 8 (restrictions on sources of products and services—though not extracted here), Item 11 (franchisor's assistance, advertising, computer systems, and training), and Item 17 (renewal, termination, transfer, and dispute resolution). Because the system is small and the FDD leaves many technology questions unanswered, direct outreach to CEO Brandon Dawson may be the most efficient path to understanding the current stack and procurement posture. For a ranked target list of franchise systems that match your software category, FranCloud can help.
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Operator footprint
5 operators run 5 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Top states by locations
| FL | 3 |
|---|---|
| TX | 1 |
| NV | 1 |
Ownership
unknown of cardone ventures.
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Primary franchise filings · updated June 2026. Every figure is source-traceable and QA-checked.