13 Babes in Business FDD 2026 Your obligation to begin paying monthly royalties begins at the earlier to occur of (a) the Start Date specified in the Franchise Agreement; or (b) the day Your BIB Business holds its first event. This means royalties may be due before the franchised business holds its first event. You must pay your royalties and continuing fees in the manner we specify (currently, you will be invoiced via QuickBooks and make payments to us electronically, however, we will be moving to an automated electronic funds transfer (EFT) arrangement shortly and will notify you once it is effective. In order to make arrangements for shifting to an EFT system, you must sign our current form of Authorization Agreement for Prearranged Payments (Direct Debits), which is an Exhibit to the Franchise Agreement (see Item 22).
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Babes in Business
Professional servicesSoftware purchasing at Babes in Business is controlled at the franchisor level, with founder Jennifer Chavez named as Franchise Director and CEO. The FDD names QuickBooks, Square, Hootsuite, Planoly, Facebook, and Instagram, and mandates QuickBooks for franchisees. The addressable market is small: 4 total units, 3 franchised.
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Mandated & recommended tech
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1 technology requirement is recorded in this filing. A required choice lists alternatives for one obligation. Read each cited clause for its conditions.
You must adhere to all specifications and requirement regarding the advertising and marketing of your BIB Business. You must understand that your local marketing efforts, primarily through social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, will be extremely important to establishing and growing your BIB Business. Without our prior written approval in advance, your social media accounts may not link to any website or social media page other than the official BIB website or other official BIB link.
You will need to acquire (either by purchase or lease) the computer hardware and software system (a “Computer System”) that we may specify from time to time. (Franchise Agreement, Section 7.1.) The term Computer System refers to the hardware and software for the management and operation of the Franchised Business and for reporting and sharing information with us, and communication systems (including modems, cables, etc.). You must use only computer hardware and software applications that meet our specifications. You must purchase our designated Computer System. The current required 24 Babes in Business FDD 2026 Computer System includes: a computer, cellular phone, Square reader, Canava, Drop Box, and either Hootsuite or Planoly. We also strongly recommend, but do not require, that you utilize QuickBooks. Our requirements may change from time to time and you must immediately comply with all such requirements. There are no contractual limitations on the frequency and cost of upgrading or updating your Computer System. Such updates and upgrades shall be done as necessary and are to be done solely at your expense. The price and availability of new computer technologies may fluctuate; however, that will not relieve you of your responsibility to conform to all required Computer System specifications. We estimate that your annual cost to maintain, update or upgrade your Computer System will be between $200 and $1000. As of the date of this Disclosure Document, our requirements are described below. We have not approved any hardware or software in place of these systems and programs, although we reserve the right to do so in the future.
You must adhere to all specifications and requirement regarding the advertising and marketing of your BIB Business. You must understand that your local marketing efforts, primarily through social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, will be extremely important to establishing and growing your BIB Business. Without our prior written approval in advance, your social media accounts may not link to any website or social media page other than the official BIB website or other official BIB link.
You will need to acquire (either by purchase or lease) the computer hardware and software system (a “Computer System”) that we may specify from time to time. (Franchise Agreement, Section 7.1.) The term Computer System refers to the hardware and software for the management and operation of the Franchised Business and for reporting and sharing information with us, and communication systems (including modems, cables, etc.). You must use only computer hardware and software applications that meet our specifications. You must purchase our designated Computer System. The current required 24 Babes in Business FDD 2026 Computer System includes: a computer, cellular phone, Square reader, Canava, Drop Box, and either Hootsuite or Planoly. We also strongly recommend, but do not require, that you utilize QuickBooks. Our requirements may change from time to time and you must immediately comply with all such requirements. There are no contractual limitations on the frequency and cost of upgrading or updating your Computer System. Such updates and upgrades shall be done as necessary and are to be done solely at your expense. The price and availability of new computer technologies may fluctuate; however, that will not relieve you of your responsibility to conform to all required Computer System specifications. We estimate that your annual cost to maintain, update or upgrade your Computer System will be between $200 and $1000. As of the date of this Disclosure Document, our requirements are described below. We have not approved any hardware or software in place of these systems and programs, although we reserve the right to do so in the future.
You will need to acquire (either by purchase or lease) the computer hardware and software system (a “Computer System”) that we may specify from time to time. (Franchise Agreement, Section 7.1.) The term Computer System refers to the hardware and software for the management and operation of the Franchised Business and for reporting and sharing information with us, and communication systems (including modems, cables, etc.). You must use only computer hardware and software applications that meet our specifications. You must purchase our designated Computer System. The current required 24 Babes in Business FDD 2026 Computer System includes: a computer, cellular phone, Square reader, Canava, Drop Box, and either Hootsuite or Planoly. We also strongly recommend, but do not require, that you utilize QuickBooks. Our requirements may change from time to time and you must immediately comply with all such requirements. There are no contractual limitations on the frequency and cost of upgrading or updating your Computer System. Such updates and upgrades shall be done as necessary and are to be done solely at your expense. The price and availability of new computer technologies may fluctuate; however, that will not relieve you of your responsibility to conform to all required Computer System specifications. We estimate that your annual cost to maintain, update or upgrade your Computer System will be between $200 and $1000. As of the date of this Disclosure Document, our requirements are described below. We have not approved any hardware or software in place of these systems and programs, although we reserve the right to do so in the future.
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
17 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 2 explicit no's; 15 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
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 download sales, other data and communications from your Computer System.
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
We and our affiliates have the right to be or become an approved supplier of any items at any time; currently, we are the only approved supplier of the BIB merchandise that we require you to sell through your Franchised Business.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 11
We reserve the right to modify our Computer System or Point of Sale (POS) system at any time.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
During our last fiscal year, neither we nor our affiliates derived any revenues from the required purchases and leases of products and services by franchisees.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You acknowledge and agree that we shall have the right to collect and retain all manufacturing allowances, marketing allowances, rebates, credits, monies, payments and benefits (collectively, “Allowances”) offered by suppliers to You or to us or our affiliates based upon Your purchases of goods and services.
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?
10Item 8
We estimate that your purchases from approved suppliers will represent approximately 25% of your total purchases in establishing the Franchised Business, and approximately 10% to 25% in the continuing operation of the Franchised Business.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 6
You must reimburse us for all costs (including a reasonable charge for our time) we incur, including but not limited to product and supplier testing, visiting the facility.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you desire to purchase unapproved products or Business Items from other than approved suppliers, you must submit to us a written request to approve the proposed product or supplier, together with such evidence of conformity with our specifications as we reasonably require.
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesItem 11
1. We may conduct, as we deem advisable, periodic inspections of the Franchised Business.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 11
31 Babes in Business FDD 2026 Manuals You will be required to comply with all of the specifications, procedures, and standards set out in our Manuals, which Manuals are subject to change in our discretion.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesItem 11
As of the date of this Disclosure Document, we do not anticipate granting you approval to establish or operate a Website other than the one that we provide to you from the systemwide BIB website that we maintain.
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
Local Marketing Requirement Each month, you must spend at least 1% of your Gross Sales on advertising, public relations, promotions, and/or sponsorships in the local area surrounding your BIB Business (your “Local Marketing Requirement”).
Operations
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
Unless we expressly authorize otherwise, You must purchase all additional products and Business Items solely from manufacturers, distributors, providers and suppliers who demonstrate to our continuing reasonable satisfaction the ability to meet our standards and specifications, who possess adequate quality controls…
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
The current required 24 Babes in Business FDD 2026 Computer System includes: a computer, cellular phone, Square reader, Canava, Drop Box, and either Hootsuite or Planoly.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We reserve the right to download sales, other data and communications from your Computer System.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
If you request additional supervision or supplemental training at a later time, we may charge you our then-current per diem training fee, which is currently $75/hour, for the additional training provided; and you will also have to reimburse us for all of our costs and expenses associated with the additional training…
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesItem 11
You must attend these conventions.
The filing answers no to 2 questions
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 11
- Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?Item 6
The vendor opportunity at Babes in Business
Babes in Business is a professional services franchise with 4 total units: 3 franchised and 1 company-owned. Franchised outlet growth year over year was 0.0%. The 2026 FDD makes no financial performance representation under Item 19.
For software vendors, the addressable market is tiny. A four-unit system means every new franchise agreement or renewal is a discrete sales event. The franchisor's control over technology specifications, however, means a single HQ approval can open the entire system.
Who controls software purchasing
Jennifer Chavez is named in Item 2 as Founder & Franchise Director and CEO of Babes in Business. She is also listed as Founder and CEO of Helpful Rabbit and Partner at the Asbury Park Bazaar. The FDD's Item 11 language is explicit: "You must use only computer hardware and software applications that meet our specifications." That places software purchasing authority firmly at the franchisor level.
The filing also states: "You must purchase our designated Computer System." The current required Computer System includes a computer, cellular phone, Square reader, Canva, Drop Box, and either Hootsuite or Planoly. Franchisees may be required to bring any hardware and software into conformity with the franchisor's then-current standards for new franchises.
Tech named in the FDD, and what is actually required
QuickBooks by Intuit is mandated in Item 6: the FDD obliges the franchisee to use it. That is the only system with a binding requirement tag in the inputs.
The FDD names several other systems in Item 11: Facebook by Meta, Hootsuite, Instagram by Meta, Planoly, and Square by Block. The filing's own words designate Square reader as part of the required Computer System, and require either Hootsuite or Planoly. The filing also names Canva and Drop Box in the Computer System description. Facebook and Instagram are named in Item 11 without a stated requirement.
The FDD states: "We currently do not require that you maintain contracts for hardware and software maintenance, support and upgrade services for the communications and information systems." Franchisees must maintain a high-speed internet connection and a cellular data plan appropriate in size.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 establishes an approved-supplier list. Franchisees must purchase all Business Items from approved suppliers unless the franchisor designates a single supplier. The franchisor is currently the only approved supplier of BIB merchandise. Franchisees may propose a supplier for approval by submitting a written request with evidence of conformity.
The franchisor may designate a single supplier for any Business Item, in which case purchases must be made exclusively from that supplier. The franchisor and its affiliates may receive payments or other compensation from approved suppliers. Estimated purchases from approved suppliers represent approximately 25% of total purchases in establishing the business, and 10% to 25% in continuing operations.
Renewal terms under Item 17 are 5 years. Conditions include notice, satisfaction of monetary obligations, compliance with the Franchise Agreement, mutual release, signing a new Franchise Agreement, and paying a renewal fee. The new agreement may contain materially different terms, including different fee requirements and territorial rights.
How to read the Babes in Business FDD
The embedded PDF below is the brand's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. For software vendors, the critical sections are Item 6 (QuickBooks mandate), Item 8 (supplier restrictions), Item 11 (technology requirements), and Item 17 (renewal terms). The filing's small unit count and centralized control mean a single conversation with the founder can cover the entire system. Talk to FranCloud for a ranked target list built from this filing and others like it.
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