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Access Garage Door & More

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Access Garage Door & More is a 25-unit home-services franchise with 24 franchised outlets and 1 company-owned location. The 2026 FDD names the executives who control purchasing at the brand's Tennessee headquarters, the technology systems referenced in Items 8 and 11, and the approved-supplier rules that govern vendor access. For software vendors, the addressable market is 24 franchised locations, with franchised-outlet growth of 84.6% year over year.

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Total units
25
24 franchised
Franchised outlet growth
+84.615%
Item 20, last two year-ends
AUV
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Item 19
Royalty
5%–6% component; full terms unconfirmed
percentage component
Ad fund
—
percentage component
Initial fee
$30K
per unit
Investment range
$69K–$187K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
2 years
from the filing
Item 19
Claims
from the filing

Ordinary royalty terms

Complete royalty terms unconfirmed

Complete royalty terms are not confirmed for the selected filing.

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.

FacebookMeta
MarketingItem 8

All marketing and promotion of your Franchise by you in any medium must be conducted in a professional and dignified manner and must conform to our specified standards and requirements that we prescribe in our Operations Manual. You must submit samples of all advertising or promotional plans and materials (including photographs and videos) that you desire to use to us for approval if such has not been prepared or previously approved by us. You may not use any marketing or promotional materials (including photographs or video presentations) that we have disapproved. This includes any media or website promotion over the Internet to promote your Business. You must submit a request to us for any type of media or website and/or Internet promotion you wish to do in addition to any edits, changes or updates to your website. Internet promotions, edits, changes or updates to your website must be done by us, our affiliates or approved vendors with our consent. We will charge a fee for this approval (as described in Item 6). Upon approval of your request, you may be responsible for any website maintenance cost. Our response to your request for such advertising or promotional plans and materials (including video presentations) and Internet promotions, edits, changes or updates to your website will be made within 30 days after we receive it. We will notify you by email or any other written form of communication of our approval or disapproval. In addition, you must not conduct any advertising without our written permission, in any Social Media such as Yelp, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest and others (currently franchisees are authorized to participate on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Yelp). You must also supervise your employees to assure they do not post any material on the Social Media sites or any internet sites, regarding us or Franchise System whatsoever. We will provide you with our written standards and guidelines for using social networking sites during the initial franchise training program.

InstagramMeta
MarketingItem 11

Unless we approve otherwise in writing, you may not establish a separate Website, and you will only have one Website, as we designate and approve, within our website. The term “Website” includes: anything on the Internet as well as other electronic sites (such as business citations, Google and Bing business listings, social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Yelp, blogs and other applications, etc.). You must comply with our requirements regarding selling, advertising, discussing or disseminating any information, or otherwise having a presence on a Website, regarding the Business. If we approve a separate Website for you (currently franchisees are authorized to participate in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Yelp), we will provide you with guidelines for establishing and maintaining such Websites and each of the following provisions will apply: (i) you may neither establish nor use any Website without our prior written approval; (ii) before establishing any Website, you must submit to us, for our prior written approval, a sample of the proposed Website, including its domain name, format, visible content (including, without limitation, proposed screen shots), and non-visible content (including meta-tags), in the form and manner we may require and all such work (except for social networking sites) must be performed by us, our affiliates or approved vendors (as described in Item 8); (iii) you must not use or modify a Website (except for social networking sites) without our prior written approval; (iv) you must comply with the standards and specifications for Websites that we may periodically prescribe in the Operations Manual or otherwise in writing; (v) if we require, you must establish hyperlinks to our website and other Websites; and (vi) we may revoke our approval at any time by providing written or email notice to you of such revocation.

LinkedInLinkedIn
MarketingItem 8

All marketing and promotion of your Franchise by you in any medium must be conducted in a professional and dignified manner and must conform to our specified standards and requirements that we prescribe in our Operations Manual. You must submit samples of all advertising or promotional plans and materials (including photographs and videos) that you desire to use to us for approval if such has not been prepared or previously approved by us. You may not use any marketing or promotional materials (including photographs or video presentations) that we have disapproved. This includes any media or website promotion over the Internet to promote your Business. You must submit a request to us for any type of media or website and/or Internet promotion you wish to do in addition to any edits, changes or updates to your website. Internet promotions, edits, changes or updates to your website must be done by us, our affiliates or approved vendors with our consent. We will charge a fee for this approval (as described in Item 6). Upon approval of your request, you may be responsible for any website maintenance cost. Our response to your request for such advertising or promotional plans and materials (including video presentations) and Internet promotions, edits, changes or updates to your website will be made within 30 days after we receive it. We will notify you by email or any other written form of communication of our approval or disapproval. In addition, you must not conduct any advertising without our written permission, in any Social Media such as Yelp, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest and others (currently franchisees are authorized to participate on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Yelp). You must also supervise your employees to assure they do not post any material on the Social Media sites or any internet sites, regarding us or Franchise System whatsoever. We will provide you with our written standards and guidelines for using social networking sites during the initial franchise training program.

PinterestPinterest
MarketingItem 8

All marketing and promotion of your Franchise by you in any medium must be conducted in a professional and dignified manner and must conform to our specified standards and requirements that we prescribe in our Operations Manual. You must submit samples of all advertising or promotional plans and materials (including photographs and videos) that you desire to use to us for approval if such has not been prepared or previously approved by us. You may not use any marketing or promotional materials (including photographs or video presentations) that we have disapproved. This includes any media or website promotion over the Internet to promote your Business. You must submit a request to us for any type of media or website and/or Internet promotion you wish to do in addition to any edits, changes or updates to your website. Internet promotions, edits, changes or updates to your website must be done by us, our affiliates or approved vendors with our consent. We will charge a fee for this approval (as described in Item 6). Upon approval of your request, you may be responsible for any website maintenance cost. Our response to your request for such advertising or promotional plans and materials (including video presentations) and Internet promotions, edits, changes or updates to your website will be made within 30 days after we receive it. We will notify you by email or any other written form of communication of our approval or disapproval. In addition, you must not conduct any advertising without our written permission, in any Social Media such as Yelp, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest and others (currently franchisees are authorized to participate on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Yelp). You must also supervise your employees to assure they do not post any material on the Social Media sites or any internet sites, regarding us or Franchise System whatsoever. We will provide you with our written standards and guidelines for using social networking sites during the initial franchise training program.

TwitterX
MarketingItem 8

All marketing and promotion of your Franchise by you in any medium must be conducted in a professional and dignified manner and must conform to our specified standards and requirements that we prescribe in our Operations Manual. You must submit samples of all advertising or promotional plans and materials (including photographs and videos) that you desire to use to us for approval if such has not been prepared or previously approved by us. You may not use any marketing or promotional materials (including photographs or video presentations) that we have disapproved. This includes any media or website promotion over the Internet to promote your Business. You must submit a request to us for any type of media or website and/or Internet promotion you wish to do in addition to any edits, changes or updates to your website. Internet promotions, edits, changes or updates to your website must be done by us, our affiliates or approved vendors with our consent. We will charge a fee for this approval (as described in Item 6). Upon approval of your request, you may be responsible for any website maintenance cost. Our response to your request for such advertising or promotional plans and materials (including video presentations) and Internet promotions, edits, changes or updates to your website will be made within 30 days after we receive it. We will notify you by email or any other written form of communication of our approval or disapproval. In addition, you must not conduct any advertising without our written permission, in any Social Media such as Yelp, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest and others (currently franchisees are authorized to participate on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Yelp). You must also supervise your employees to assure they do not post any material on the Social Media sites or any internet sites, regarding us or Franchise System whatsoever. We will provide you with our written standards and guidelines for using social networking sites during the initial franchise training program.

YelpYelp
MarketingItem 8

All marketing and promotion of your Franchise by you in any medium must be conducted in a professional and dignified manner and must conform to our specified standards and requirements that we prescribe in our Operations Manual. You must submit samples of all advertising or promotional plans and materials (including photographs and videos) that you desire to use to us for approval if such has not been prepared or previously approved by us. You may not use any marketing or promotional materials (including photographs or video presentations) that we have disapproved. This includes any media or website promotion over the Internet to promote your Business. You must submit a request to us for any type of media or website and/or Internet promotion you wish to do in addition to any edits, changes or updates to your website. Internet promotions, edits, changes or updates to your website must be done by us, our affiliates or approved vendors with our consent. We will charge a fee for this approval (as described in Item 6). Upon approval of your request, you may be responsible for any website maintenance cost. Our response to your request for such advertising or promotional plans and materials (including video presentations) and Internet promotions, edits, changes or updates to your website will be made within 30 days after we receive it. We will notify you by email or any other written form of communication of our approval or disapproval. In addition, you must not conduct any advertising without our written permission, in any Social Media such as Yelp, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest and others (currently franchisees are authorized to participate on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Yelp). You must also supervise your employees to assure they do not post any material on the Social Media sites or any internet sites, regarding us or Franchise System whatsoever. We will provide you with our written standards and guidelines for using social networking sites during the initial franchise training program.

The vendor opportunity at Access Garage Door & More

Access Garage Door & More operates 25 total units, of which 24 are franchised and 1 is company-owned. Franchised outlets grew 84.6% year over year, a signal of active expansion. The brand is part of JCox Enterprises, Inc. and is headquartered in Tennessee. Item 19 of the 2026 FDD makes a financial performance representation, but the filing does not define a system-wide average unit volume. For software vendors, the near-term addressable market is the 24 franchised locations, with growth concentrated in newly added franchised outlets.

Who controls software purchasing

Item 2 of the 2026 FDD names the officers: Aaron Jesse Cox (Chief Executive Officer), David Neal (Executive Officer, f/k/a Chief Financial Officer), Chris Evans (Executive Director of Operations), Allan Gadbaw (Executive Director of Marketing and Sales), and Mitchell Westlund (Director of Sales). The operations and marketing/sales executives are the most likely buyers for operational and marketing software. The franchisor retains control over technology requirements through Item 11, which states that franchisees must purchase technology items specified in writing. This centralizes software selection at the HQ level.

Tech named in the FDD, and what is actually required

The FDD names Facebook by Meta, Instagram by Meta, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter by X, and Yelp in Items 8 and 11. Item 11 requires franchisees to purchase technology items specified in writing by the franchisor. The filing states: "Provide you with all update and upgrade requirements for your technology items (as described in Item 8) and related software or changes in our policies that are communicated to you in writing. You are required to purchase such items to operate your Business." It also states that additional software and record keeping training may be provided by approved vendors after initial training. If the franchisor develops proprietary equipment, software, or additional products in the future, franchisees must purchase them from approved suppliers, affiliates, or the franchisor. The named social and review platforms are referenced in the filing, but the FDD does not designate any of them as the current standard or required system beyond the general written-specification requirement.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

Item 8 establishes an approved-supplier list. Franchisees cannot purchase unapproved equipment, products, supplies, or services without written permission. The franchisor provides a written list of approved vendors and may amend it periodically. Franchisees may request approval of alternative suppliers in writing, subject to testing fees and franchisor discretion. The franchisor must approve all advertising, marketing, and promotional materials, and franchisees must purchase call stickers, yard signs, rack cards, and other onsite marketing materials from the franchisor or an affiliate. The filing states that the franchisor may derive revenue through license fees, commissions, promotional fees, advertising allowances, rebates, or other monies paid by approved suppliers. Initial franchise terms are 5 years, with additional 5-year renewal terms under Item 17. Renewal requires written notice, full compliance, satisfaction of monetary obligations, execution of the then-current agreement, a general release, and completion of any then-current qualifications and training. The 84.6% year-over-year growth in franchised outlets suggests that new-location onboarding and renewal cycles are the most likely windows for software vendor engagement.

How to read the Access Garage Door & More FDD

The embedded PDF viewer below contains the brand's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 2 lists the officers, Item 8 sets the supplier restrictions and approved-supplier rules, Item 11 covers technology and training requirements, Item 17 governs renewal and transfer, Item 19 contains the financial performance representation, and Item 20 reports outlet counts. For a ranked target list of franchise systems that fit your software category, talk to FranCloud.

Ordinary royalty terms

Complete royalty terms are not confirmed.

Questions vendors ask

Access Garage Door & More, answered from the filing

Item 2 of the 2026 FDD names Aaron Jesse Cox (CEO), David Neal (Executive Officer), Chris Evans (Executive Director of Operations), Allan Gadbaw (Executive Director of Marketing and Sales), and Mitchell Westlund (Director of Sales). Operations and marketing leadership are the likely buying center for software.
The FDD names Facebook by Meta, Instagram by Meta, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter by X, and Yelp in Items 8 and 11. Item 11 sets the technology requirements and requires franchisees to purchase technology items specified in writing. No system is described as required beyond that.
The 2026 FDD reports 25 total units: 24 franchised and 1 company-owned. Franchised outlets grew 84.6% year over year.
Item 8 uses an approved-supplier list. Franchisees cannot purchase unapproved equipment, products, supplies, or services without written permission. The franchisor provides a written list of approved vendors and may amend it. Franchisees may request approval of alternative suppliers in writing, subject to testing fees and franchisor discretion.
Initial franchise terms are 5 years, with additional 5-year renewal terms under Item 17. Renewal requires written notice, full compliance, and execution of the then-current agreement. Recent franchised-outlet growth of 84.6% suggests active expansion and potential new-location onboarding.
The embedded PDF viewer below contains the brand's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Review Items 2, 8, 11, 17, 19, and 20 for officer names, supplier rules, technology requirements, renewal terms, financial performance, and outlet counts.
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