Another Nine

The vendor opportunity at Another Nine

Another Nine operates in the retail non-food segment with a single company-owned location and no franchised units reported in the 2025 FDD. The headquarters is based in Kentucky. For software vendors, the immediate addressable market is exactly one unit plus the franchisor’s corporate office. The FDD does not disclose average unit volume, so revenue-based sizing is not possible. A 7.0% royalty rate and a 10-year initial term frame the economic model, but the absence of franchised locations means any software sales cycle will be concentrated at the HQ level with the co-founders.

Who controls software purchasing

Item 1 of the 2025 FDD names two executives: Ethan Grob, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, and Brett Jewell, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer. No other officers, technology roles, or purchasing managers are listed. This structure points to a centralized buying process where the CEO and COO jointly or individually make software decisions. Vendors should direct all outreach to these two individuals, as there is no indication of a multi-unit operator class or regional decision-makers.

Mandated and current tech stack

The FDD mandates two technology components: A9OS, a proprietary system, and golf simulation software. No specific third-party vendors are named for the simulation component, and no POS, payroll, inventory, or CRM systems are disclosed. This means the current tech stack is largely closed or unspecified beyond the proprietary OS. A vendor selling complementary or replacement software would need to integrate with or supplant A9OS, which is controlled by the franchisor. The golf simulation mandate suggests a specialized operational focus, but the lack of named vendors leaves the competitive landscape unclear.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

Item 8 of the 2025 FDD contains no extract, so the procurement model—whether designated supplier, approved supplier, or open—is not disclosed. Item 17 outlines renewal conditions: a franchisee in good standing may renew for an additional 10-year term by giving written notice, signing a new agreement (which may differ materially from the original), updating the location to current standards, signing a general release, paying a renewal fee, proving possession rights, and completing any required refresher training. With only one unit and no franchised operators, renewal-driven software evaluation cycles are not a near-term factor. The primary window for vendors would be any new unit development or a strategic technology refresh initiated by HQ.

How to read the Another Nine FDD

The 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document is the foundational source for understanding the franchisor’s operations, obligations, and technology requirements. Item 1 identifies the executives who control purchasing. Item 11 lists the mandated A9OS and golf simulation software. Item 17 details the renewal process and its conditions. Because the FDD does not disclose a parent company, procurement model, or operator footprint, vendors should treat this as a lean, founder-led organization with centralized decision-making. For a ranked target list of franchise systems matched to your software category, FranCloud can help you prioritize outreach based on real FDD data.