We do not provide for placement of local advertising on your behalf, and we have no obligation to spend any amount on advertising in your area or territory. You are responsible for local advertising placement. You must list the Franchised Business in local business directories, including, but not limited to, listings on internet search engines. If feasible, you may do cooperative advertising with other 180 Water franchisees in your area, with our prior written approval. You may not maintain any business profile on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or any other social media and/or networking site without our prior written approval.
From the filings
180 Water
Home servicesSoftware purchasing at 180 Water is controlled from headquarters, where Founder & CEO Jack Clark and CFO Wyatt Fitz oversee a small but growing home-services franchise. The system currently operates 6 total units (5 franchised, 1 company-owned) and mandates House Call and QuickBooks, creating a defined tech environment for vendors. With a 10-year initial term and a single 10-year renewal option, the addressable market is compact but concentrated at the HQ level.
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15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
Systems named in Item 11 of this filing. None is recorded as mandated here, which is not the same as the filing mandating nothing. Read Item 11 before treating the category as open.
P a g e |8 180 Water FDD 2026 A the last Brand Fund Contribution collected and reconcile amounts when you next report revenue. 3 Upon our request, you must furnish us with a quarterly report and documentation of local advertising expenditures during the previous calendar quarter. You may not use social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, blogs or other networking and sharing websites, unless you first receive our written approval to do so and such use is in strict accordance with our requirements. 4 We anticipate that you will operate from a home-based office. In the event you wish to relocate to a commercial office space, or to relocate from one commercial office space to another, any relocation must be approved by us. Except in the case of emergency, the new premises must be occupied and open prior to vacating the old location. 5 We may offer mandatory and/or optional additional training programs from time to time. If we require it, you must participate in additional training, including attendance at a national business meeting or annual convention, for up to five (5) days per year, at a location we designate. We reserve the right to impose a reasonable fee for all additional training programs, including the national business meeting or annual convention. You are responsible for any and all incidental expenses incurred by you and your personnel in connection with additional training or attendance at Franchisor’s national business meeting or annual convention, including, without limitation, costs of travel, lodging, meals and wages. If you fail to attend any mandatory training program, you will remain responsible for the Conference Fee. 6 If you wish to purchase, lease or use any, equipment, supplies, services or other items unapproved or from an unapproved supplier, you must request our prior written approval. As a condition to our approval, we may require inspection of the proposed supplier’s facilities and evaluation and testing of the proposed item or service. 7 We may establish quality assurance programs conducted by third-party providers, such as, by way of example only, customer satisfaction surveys and periodic quality audits, to monitor the operations of your Franchised Business. If we require it, you must subscribe and pay the fees for any such program. 8 If you breach the Franchise Agreement, you must reimburse us any costs we incur to cure your default. You must also pay us all damages, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, we incur in obtaining any remedy, injunctive or other relief to enforce the provisions of the Franchise Agreement.
You are required to purchase the hardware, software, system tools and processes as stated in the Operations Manual. Currently, you are required to have the following hardware and software: Hardware: multi-function laser/printer/scanner/copier; high speed internet access; general purpose laptop or desktop computer. Software: QuickBooks Online; House Call We may in the future modify or establish other sales reporting systems as we deem appropriate, for the accurate and expeditious reporting of Gross Revenue and delivery of our products and services. There are no contractual limitations on the frequency and cost of upgrades and/or updates to the above-described systems. You must fully cooperate in implementing any such modifications at your expense. The current approximate cost of the required hardware and software is $8,281 to $9,601, and the monthly fees are approximately $214, subject to change by the vendor(s).
P a g e |8 180 Water FDD 2026 A the last Brand Fund Contribution collected and reconcile amounts when you next report revenue. 3 Upon our request, you must furnish us with a quarterly report and documentation of local advertising expenditures during the previous calendar quarter. You may not use social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, blogs or other networking and sharing websites, unless you first receive our written approval to do so and such use is in strict accordance with our requirements. 4 We anticipate that you will operate from a home-based office. In the event you wish to relocate to a commercial office space, or to relocate from one commercial office space to another, any relocation must be approved by us. Except in the case of emergency, the new premises must be occupied and open prior to vacating the old location. 5 We may offer mandatory and/or optional additional training programs from time to time. If we require it, you must participate in additional training, including attendance at a national business meeting or annual convention, for up to five (5) days per year, at a location we designate. We reserve the right to impose a reasonable fee for all additional training programs, including the national business meeting or annual convention. You are responsible for any and all incidental expenses incurred by you and your personnel in connection with additional training or attendance at Franchisor’s national business meeting or annual convention, including, without limitation, costs of travel, lodging, meals and wages. If you fail to attend any mandatory training program, you will remain responsible for the Conference Fee. 6 If you wish to purchase, lease or use any, equipment, supplies, services or other items unapproved or from an unapproved supplier, you must request our prior written approval. As a condition to our approval, we may require inspection of the proposed supplier’s facilities and evaluation and testing of the proposed item or service. 7 We may establish quality assurance programs conducted by third-party providers, such as, by way of example only, customer satisfaction surveys and periodic quality audits, to monitor the operations of your Franchised Business. If we require it, you must subscribe and pay the fees for any such program. 8 If you breach the Franchise Agreement, you must reimburse us any costs we incur to cure your default. You must also pay us all damages, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, we incur in obtaining any remedy, injunctive or other relief to enforce the provisions of the Franchise Agreement.
We do not provide for placement of local advertising on your behalf, and we have no obligation to spend any amount on advertising in your area or territory. You are responsible for local advertising placement. You must list the Franchised Business in local business directories, including, but not limited to, listings on internet search engines. If feasible, you may do cooperative advertising with other 180 Water franchisees in your area, with our prior written approval. You may not maintain any business profile on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or any other social media and/or networking site without our prior written approval. System-wide Brand Fund (Franchise Agreement, Section 13.3)
We do not provide for placement of local advertising on your behalf, and we have no obligation to spend any amount on advertising in your area or territory. You are responsible for local advertising placement. You must list the Franchised Business in local business directories, including, but not limited to, listings on internet search engines. If feasible, you may do cooperative advertising with other 180 Water franchisees in your area, with our prior written approval. You may not maintain any business profile on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or any other social media and/or networking site without our prior written approval. System-wide Brand Fund (Franchise Agreement, Section 13.3)
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
24 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 3 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?
YesItem 11
Software: QuickBooks Online; House Call
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
We reserve the right to have remote and independent access to all information generated by and stored in your computer system, including your revenue information and customer data.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Within thirty (30) days after the close of each calendar quarter and within ninety (90) days after the close of each fiscal year, Franchisee will furnish Franchisor a full and complete written statement of income and expense and a profit and loss statement for the operation of the Franchised Business during said…
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesFranchise agreement
(i) Franchisor and/or Franchisor’s affiliate may be a designated supplier or sole approved supplier of any product or service that Franchisee is required to lease or purchase, (ii) Franchisor and/or Franchisor’s affiliate may receive payment from supplier(s) related to Franchisee’s required purchases or leases, and…
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor has full rights to vary standard specifications and practices for any other franchisee at any time without giving Franchisee comparable rights.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, we did not receive any revenue, rebates, discounts or other material consideration from suppliers based on franchisees’ required purchases of products, supplies or equipment; however, we may do so in the future and any rebates, discounts or other material consideration…
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?
40Item 8
approximately 40% to 60% of your costs for ongoing operation.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
If you request that we approve a proposed item or supplier, we may charge you an evaluation fee equal to our costs and expenses.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you would like us to consider another item or supplier, you must make such request in writing to us and have the supplier give us samples of its product or service and such other information that we may require.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
shall assign to Franchisor all rights to the telephone numbers of the Franchised Business and any related public directory listing or other business listings and execute all forms and documents required by Franchisor and any telephone company at any time, to transfer such service and numbers to Franchisor.
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall comply with Franchisor’s data privacy policies, as well as industry standards, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, and applicable law regarding the collection, storage, disclosure, processing , and use of customer data, including, if and when required, providing privacy notices and…
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesItem 11
conduct inspections of your Franchised Business, at the frequency and duration that we deem advisable.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 17
Sections 9.4, 14.6, No oral modifications generally, but we may 19.1.4 and 21.4 change the Operations Manual and System standards at any time.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
You must continue operating out of your home office until we approve a commercial office location (Franchise Agreement, Section 10.1).
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall not establish any website or other listing on the Internet except as provided and specifically permitted herein.
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesFranchise agreement
during the thirty (30) days prior to and sixty (60) days following the opening of the Franchised Business, Franchisee shall conduct a grand opening marketing campaign in the Territory in which Franchisee must spend at least One Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Two Dollars ($1,622.00) to Three Thousand Two Hundred and…
Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?
YesItem 11
Thereafter, you are required to spend at least the greater of (i) one percent (1%) of your Gross Revenue, or (ii) Five Hundred Dollars ($500) per territory, per month on local advertising to promote your Franchised Business.
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesItem 11
If a cooperative is established during the term of your Franchise Agreement, you must sign all documents we request and become a member of P a g e |20 180 Water FDD 2026 A the cooperative according to the terms of the documents.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase all equipment, inventory, supplies and services from our designated suppliers and contractors or in accordance with P a g e |12 180 Water FDD 2026 A our specifications.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You must purchase all equipment, inventory, supplies and services from our designated suppliers and contractors or in accordance with P a g e |12 180 Water FDD 2026 A our specifications.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee must execute documents, including but not limited to, the Authorization attached as Attachment 8, that allow Franchisor to automatically take the Royalty Fee and Brand Fund Contribution due as well as other sums due Franchisor, from business bank accounts via electronic funds transfers or Automated…
Point of sale
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We reserve the right to have remote and independent access to all information generated by and stored in your computer system, including your revenue information and customer data.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
We reserve the right to impose a reasonable fee for tuition and/or attendance for all additional training programs, including the annual business meeting or conference.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesItem 6
If we require it, you must participate in additional training, including attendance at a national business meeting or annual convention, for up to five (5) days per year, at a location we designate.
The filing answers no to 3 questions
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 11
- Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?Item 8
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?Franchise agreement
The vendor opportunity at 180 Water
180 Water is a home-services franchise based in Montana with just 6 total units—5 franchised and 1 company-owned—according to its 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. For software vendors, this is a micro-cap target: the entire system runs on a handful of mandated platforms, and purchasing decisions are centralized at headquarters. No average unit volume (AUV) is disclosed in the FDD, and year-over-year unit growth is not reported, suggesting a stable or early-stage footprint. Vendors should approach this as a relationship-driven sale, not a volume play.
Who controls software purchasing
The FDD lists four HQ executives in Item 1: Jack Clark, Founder & Chief Executive Officer; Wyatt Fitz, Chief Financial Officer; Brandt Netschert, Sales Manager; and Matthew McKenzie, Director of Training and Development. In a system this small, the CEO and CFO are the likely software decision-makers. Clark and Fitz would evaluate any tool that touches financials, operations, or franchisee compliance. Netschert and McKenzie may influence sales-enablement or training-tech purchases, but budget authority almost certainly rests with the C-suite. There is no parent company on file—180 Water appears independently owned—so no external corporate procurement layer exists.
Mandated and current tech stack
180 Water’s 2026 FDD mandates two technology categories. For operational management, the system requires House Call. For accounting, it mandates both QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online by Intuit Inc. This dual QuickBooks mandate covers desktop and cloud environments, which may reflect a transition period or franchisee preference flexibility. No other mandated systems—POS, CRM, payroll, or marketing automation—are named in the FDD. Vendors selling complementary or replacement tools should note that any new software must integrate with or displace these mandated platforms, and the HQ team will evaluate that fit directly.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The FDD does not include an Item 8 procurement extract, so the formal purchasing model—whether designated supplier, approved supplier, or open—is not publicly disclosed. However, the existence of mandated systems signals a top-down procurement culture. Renewal timing is governed by Item 17: franchisees must provide written notice 9 to 12 months before their 10-year term ends to qualify for a successor agreement. The renewal itself carries a fee, requires equipment upgrades to then-current specifications, and may involve a materially different franchise agreement. For software vendors, these renewal windows represent the most predictable moment when franchisees—and HQ—reassess their tech stack. With only 5 franchised units, these windows are rare and should be tracked individually.
How to read the 180 Water FDD
The 2026 FDD is embedded below for full review. Key sections for software vendors include Item 11 (mandated technology and suppliers), Item 1 (executive team and ownership structure), and Item 17 (renewal and transfer conditions). Because 180 Water is a small, privately held franchisor, the FDD is the most authoritative source on its operations and purchasing behavior. Use it to confirm the mandated tech stack, identify decision-makers, and time your outreach around renewal notice periods. For a ranked target list of franchise systems matched to your software category, FranCloud can help.
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