We currently require you to purchase the point-of-sale system we designate. Currently, Toast is our designated third-party supplier for the POS system. See Items 7 and 11 for further information. You also must obtain and use in the Restaurant certain designated software applications, which currently includes Untapped (a geo-social networking service and mobile phone application), Restaurant365(cloud-based accounting, inventory, scheduling, payroll, and HR software developed specifically for restaurants) and Marqii and Ovation (software for reputation management). We currently are the designated supplier of the Incentivio App. Insurance You must purchase and maintain in force, at your expense, insurance at a minimum in the types of coverage and amounts we specify in the Operations Manual or otherwise in writing. All insurance policies must insure you, us and our affiliates and their respective officers, directors and employee, and any other person that we designate from all liability, damages or injury, must be purchased from an approved supplier, must, as applicable, include primary and non-contributory endorsement or language in form and content that we periodically require, and must meet all other requirements that we designate. You will provide us with copies of the certificate of insurance, insurance policy endorsements and other evidence of compliance with these requirements as we periodically require at least 2 weeks before you take possession and commence development of the Restaurant premises and at such other times as we may require. In addition, you will provide to us a copy of the evidence of the renewal or extension of each insurance policy in a form we require.
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Barrel House
Full service restaurantAt Barrel House, software purchasing is controlled at the franchisor level through mandatory technology designations in the 2026 FDD. The system currently operates 7 total units, of which 2 are franchised and 5 are company-owned, making this a small but growing target for vendors. The filing names Toast, Restaurant365, Ovation, and Incentivio as required systems, with DoorDash and Uber Eats also appearing in Item 8.
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We currently require you to purchase the point-of-sale system we designate. Currently, Toast is our designated third-party supplier for the POS system. See Items 7 and 11 for further information. You also must obtain and use in the Restaurant certain designated software applications, which currently includes Untapped (a geo-social networking service and mobile phone application), Restaurant365(cloud-based accounting, inventory, scheduling, payroll, and HR software developed specifically for restaurants) and Marqii and Ovation (software for reputation management). We currently are the designated supplier of the Incentivio App.
We currently require you to purchase the point-of-sale system we designate. Currently, Toast is our designated third-party supplier for the POS system. See Items 7 and 11 for further information. You also must obtain and use in the Restaurant certain designated software applications, which currently includes Untapped (a geo-social networking service and mobile phone application), Restaurant365(cloud-based accounting, inventory, scheduling, payroll, and HR software developed specifically for restaurants) and Marqii and Ovation (software for reputation management). We currently are the designated supplier of the Incentivio App.
2026 Barrel House FDD 10 82781922v2 applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, building code and permit requirements and lease requirements and restrictions. In developing and operating your Restaurant, aside from the Start-up Equipment Package that you currently must purchase from us, you may purchase only the types of construction and decorating materials, fixtures, equipment, furniture and signs that we require and have approved as meeting our specifications and standards for quality, design, appearance, function and performance. We or an affiliate may be an approved supplier of one or more of these items. Computer Hardware and Software We currently require you to purchase the point-of-sale system we designate. Currently, Toast is our designated third-party supplier for the POS system. See Items 7 and 11 for further information. You also must obtain and use in the Restaurant certain designated software applications, which currently includes Untapped (a geo-social networking service and mobile phone application), Restaurant365(cloud-based accounting, inventory, scheduling, payroll, and HR software developed specifically for restaurants) and Marqii and Ovation (software for reputation management). We currently are the designated supplier of the Incentivio App.
Performance Food Group (“PFG”) currently is our designated supplier of certain food and paper products required for the operation of your Restaurant. If your Restaurant is located in an area that is not serviced by PFG, we will designate an alternative supplier as necessary. If you choose to use third-party delivery services (e.g. UberEats, DoorDash, etc.) at your Restaurant, we have the right to require that you only use specific vendors, who have been approved by us, for such services. We reserve the right to require that you use a specific vendor for the system that enables automatic order integration between such third-party vendors and the point-of-sale system. We further reserve the right to adjust royalties, fees, and other policies, as necessary, to account for changes in the volume of orders received, and the fees associated with, third-party delivery services.
Performance Food Group (“PFG”) currently is our designated supplier of certain food and paper products required for the operation of your Restaurant. If your Restaurant is located in an area that is not serviced by PFG, we will designate an alternative supplier as necessary. If you choose to use third-party delivery services (e.g. UberEats, DoorDash, etc.) at your Restaurant, we have the right to require that you only use specific vendors, who have been approved by us, for such services. We reserve the right to require that you use a specific vendor for the system that enables automatic order integration between such third-party vendors and the point-of-sale system. We further reserve the right to adjust royalties, fees, and other policies, as necessary, to account for changes in the volume of orders received, and the fees associated with, third-party delivery services.
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
27 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 1 explicit no; 6 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 8
You also must obtain and use in the Restaurant certain designated software applications, which currently includes Untapped (a geo-social networking service and mobile phone application), Restaurant365(cloud-based accounting, inventory, scheduling, payroll, and HR software developed specifically for restaurants) and…
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
We also may independently access financial information and customer data produced by or otherwise located on your Computer System (collectively the “Customer Data”).
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
We, our affiliates or our designees may be the designated or sole source of supply for certain services and products.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 16
Our right to modify the approved list of Products and services to be offered at the Restaurant is not limited.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
442399Item 8
For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, we received $442,399 in revenue as a result of franchisee purchases (72% of our total revenue of $611,110).
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We (directly or through an affiliate) will derive revenue as a result of franchisee purchases or leases of products and services from approved or designated third party suppliers as described in this Item 8.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 6
We may require you to pay the actual cost of the inspection and evaluation, including the Payable when you request Approved Supplier/ Currently, $500 per request plus the cost of our time spent evaluating the our approval of a proposed Product Testing Fee costs and expenses we incur alternative product or supplier.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you propose to use any products, material, fixture, equipment, sign or other item which we have not approved, or purchase any items from any supplier that we have not approved, you must first notify us in writing and must provide us with sufficient information, specifications, samples photographs, drawings or…
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesItem 17
Cease operation of the Restaurant and use of Marks, pay all amounts due us, stop using and return manuals and other materials, assign to us the Restaurant telephone number and telephone listing or (at our option) disconnect the i.
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesItem 9
Inspections and audits Section 11 of Franchise Agreement Item 6 t.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 17
We may modify Operations s.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
(1) Provide reasonable consulting services in your evaluation and selection of a site for the Restaurant and consent to the Restaurant site (Franchise Agreement – Section 7(A) and Exhibit B).
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesItem 13
You may not market, advertise or promote your Restaurant or conduct any business using the Marks on any website or otherwise on the Internet, including using social and professional networking sites to promote your Restaurant, except as provided in our written social media policy (if any) or with our prior written…
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 11
As described in Item 5 and Item 7, during the period beginning 30 days before the opening of your Restaurant and ending 30 days following such opening, you must spend a minimum $5,000 on a Restaurant Opening Campaign that we have approved in advance.
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
In addition to the Marketing Fee described above, you will spend a minimum of 1% of Gross Sales during each calendar year on “approved” Restaurant marketing and promotional activities in your local geographic area.
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesItem 8
Gift Card and Loyalty Programs You must, at your expense, participate in, and honor all provisions of any gift card or loyalty programs we establish, and use any designated providers we specify for such programs.
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesItem 11
You will participate in, support and contribute a proportionate share of the cost of any regional or other geographic cooperative marketing programs we designate.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
Designated Products and Services You must purchase for use or sale at your Restaurant those food products and alcoholic and non- alcoholic drinks used in or sold at your Restaurant and other services or products we designate from us, our designees or from other suppliers we approve.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
In developing and operating your Restaurant, aside from the Start-up Equipment Package that you currently must purchase from us, you may purchase only the types of construction and decorating materials, fixtures, equipment, furniture and signs that we require and have approved as meeting our specifications and…
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 6
ITEM 6 OTHER FEES Type of Fee Amount (See Note 1) Due Date Remarks Payable weekly by electronic funds transfer (EFT) each Wednesday 5% of total “Gross Sales” Royalty Fee following the week (See Note 2) (Monday to Sunday) during which the Gross Sales were made We may increase the Marketing Fee upon 30 At the same time…
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesItem 8
Gift Card and Loyalty Programs You must, at your expense, participate in, and honor all provisions of any gift card or loyalty programs we establish, and use any designated providers we specify for such programs.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
The Restaurant must at all times be under the Operating Principal’s direct supervision, and the Operating Principal or a certified manager who has successfully completed our initial training program must be the on-site manager at the Restaurant at all times.
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
Additionally, we are the designated supplier for uniforms and other brand-specific clothing used in the operation of the Restaurant and the Incentivio App.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
Computer Hardware and Software We currently require you to purchase the point-of-sale system we designate.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We also may independently access financial information and customer data produced by or otherwise located on your Computer System (collectively the “Customer Data”).
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
We may decide the time and place of training and may charge you a reasonable fee for these supplemental and refresher training programs.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesItem 11
Your Operating Principal must attend, at your expense, all mandatory franchise conventions and meetings we may hold.
The filing answers no to 1 question
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 20
The vendor opportunity at Barrel House
Barrel House is a full-service restaurant concept headquartered in Iowa. The 2026 FDD reports 7 total units: 5 company-owned and 2 franchised. Franchised outlets grew 100% year over year, from 1 to 2. Item 19 makes a financial performance representation, but no average unit volume figure is stated here.
For software vendors, the addressable market is small but concentrated: 2 franchised locations, with all technology decisions flowing from the franchisor. The Item 19 disclosure and 100% franchised-outlet growth suggest the brand is in early-stage expansion.
Who controls software purchasing
Item 2 of the FDD names Jimmy Holt as President and Chief Executive Officer and Brian Foulkes as Director of Operations. The franchisor mandates the core technology stack through Item 11, meaning software purchasing authority sits at HQ rather than with individual franchisees. Vendors should target these named executives for initial conversations.
Tech named in the FDD, and what is actually required
Item 11 obliges franchisees to use the Computer System selected by the franchisor. The FDD currently requires Toast for point-of-sale and payroll, Restaurant365 for cloud-based accounting, inventory, scheduling, payroll, and HR, Ovation for reputation management, and Incentivio for the loyalty app. DoorDash and Uber Eats are named in Item 8. The filing also names Untapped and Marqii as designated software applications in Item 8.
Monthly license fees stated in the FDD: $900 to $2,000 for Toast POS and payroll software, $1,000 for Restaurant365, and $200 plus monthly purchase fees for the Incentivio App. The franchisor reserves the right to designate a single source for the Computer System and to require future updates and modifications.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 establishes an approved-supplier list. Franchisees must purchase designated products and services from the franchisor, its designees, or approved suppliers. The franchisor is the designated supplier for certain spices, sauces, uniforms, the Incentivio App, and the Start-up Equipment Package. Performance Food Group is the designated supplier for certain food and paper products. Franchisees may propose suppliers for approval.
Initial terms run 10 years. Franchisees in good standing may renew for two additional 5-year terms, subject to signing the then-current agreement, completing training, remodeling, and paying a renewal fee. With only 2 franchised units and recent growth, new franchise openings are the most likely trigger for software evaluation.
How to read the Barrel House FDD
The embedded PDF below is Barrel House's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 8 covers supplier restrictions, Item 11 covers technology and training obligations, Item 17 covers renewal and transfer, Item 19 covers financial performance, and Item 20 covers outlet counts. For a ranked target list of franchise systems, talk to FranCloud.
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