(v) We may access the Computer System through our intranet, in your, your Affiliated Franchisee’s and your Subfranchisees’ BHC Restaurant or from other locations. You must, and ensure that your Affiliated Franchisee and Subfranchisee, Restaurant all data and information that we designate and report data and information in the manner we specify, including through our intranet or other online communications. There are no contractual limits imposed upon our access to your data. You also must, and ensure that your Affiliated Franchisee and Subfranchisees, maintain a phone line and a separate modem dedicated for the sole use of allowing our computer system to interface and communicate with your Computer System and you may need to, and ensure that your Affiliated Franchisee and Subfranchisees, purchase software designated by us for this to occur. You also must, and ensure that your Affiliated Franchisee and Subfranchisees, have your BHC Restaurant connected to the Internet using a connection method we approve, currently DSL or Cable modem. You must, and ensure that your Affiliated Franchisee and Subfranchisees, have a permanent Internet email account. You understand that the data storage, phone line, modem, communication software, Internet access, Internet email account and all additional hardware and software needed to implement and maintain these services is at your, your Affiliate Franchisee’s and you Subfranchisees’ cost. The Computer System will allow us to communicate with you, your Franchisee, and your Subfranchisees, and poll and review the results of the BHC Restaurants’ operations, including without limitation, sales data, consumer trends, food and labor costs, and other financial information. You must, and ensure that your Affiliated Franchisee and Subfranchisees, provide accurate, complete, and full disclosure of the books and accounts and give us direct access to any third parties through which revenue is generated, including but not limited to, Uber Eats, Postmates, Eat24, and Door Dash. We may distribute the collected data on a confidential basis to our network of franchisees. We reserve the right to replace our designated supplier(s) for the Computer System as we deem necessary at our discretion.
From the filings
BHC USA
Quick service restaurantSoftware purchasing at BHC USA flows through a lean HQ structure, with Peter M. Sohn listed as the Agent for Service of Process in the 2026 FDD. The brand mandates DoorDash for delivery operations and runs just 3 total units (1 franchised, 2 company-owned), making this a compact but direct sales target. Vendors should approach HQ directly, as no multi-unit franchisee layer exists to navigate.
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Live signals
Ordinary royalty terms
4.5% component; full terms unconfirmed
Complete royalty terms are not confirmed for the selected filing.
Recorded percentage components
These are recorded percentage components. Each has its own base and conditions; the chart does not state the total payment or confirm ad-fund completeness.
1recorded components (FY2026)
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.
(iv) You, your Affiliate Franchisee, and your Subfranchisees are not permitted to promote a Master Franchised BHC Restaurant or use any of the Marks in any manner on any social or networking websites, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter, without our prior written consent. We will control all social media initiatives. You, your Affiliate Franchisee, and your Subfranchisees must comply with our System standards regarding the use of social media in your Master Franchised BHC Restaurant’s operation, including prohibitions on your and the Master Franchised BHC Restaurant’s employees posting or blogging comments about the Master Franchised BHC Restaurant or the System, other than on a website established or authorized by us. “Social media” includes personal blogs, common social networks like Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, professional networks like LinkedIn, live-blogging tools like Twitter, virtual worlds, file, audio and video-sharing sites, and other similar social networking or media sites or tools. We reserve the right to conduct collective/national campaigns via local social media on your behalf.
(iv) You, your Affiliate Franchisee, and your Subfranchisees are not permitted to promote a Master Franchised BHC Restaurant or use any of the Marks in any manner on any social or networking websites, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter, without our prior written consent. We will control all social media initiatives. You, your Affiliate Franchisee, and your Subfranchisees must comply with our System standards regarding the use of social media in your Master Franchised BHC Restaurant’s operation, including prohibitions on your and the Master Franchised BHC Restaurant’s employees posting or blogging comments about the Master Franchised BHC Restaurant or the System, other than on a website established or authorized by us. “Social media” includes personal blogs, common social networks like Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, professional networks like LinkedIn, live-blogging tools like Twitter, virtual worlds, file, audio and video-sharing sites, and other similar social networking or media sites or tools. We reserve the right to conduct collective/national campaigns via local social media on your behalf.
(iv) You, your Affiliate Franchisee, and your Subfranchisees are not permitted to promote a Master Franchised BHC Restaurant or use any of the Marks in any manner on any social or networking websites, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter, without our prior written consent. We will control all social media initiatives. You, your Affiliate Franchisee, and your Subfranchisees must comply with our System standards regarding the use of social media in your Master Franchised BHC Restaurant’s operation, including prohibitions on your and the Master Franchised BHC Restaurant’s employees posting or blogging comments about the Master Franchised BHC Restaurant or the System, other than on a website established or authorized by us. “Social media” includes personal blogs, common social networks like Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, professional networks like LinkedIn, live-blogging tools like Twitter, virtual worlds, file, audio and video-sharing sites, and other similar social networking or media sites or tools. We reserve the right to conduct collective/national campaigns via local social media on your behalf.
(2) “Gross Revenue” means the gross amount of revenue, whether for cash, by redemption of gift cards or certificates or for credit, regardless of collection, earned or received by you from any source in connection with the operation of the BHC Restaurant or with any similar or related activity, whether on or off your business premises, arising directly or indirectly from whatever source, including but not limited to sales from delivery or deliver services such as Door Dash, Uber Eats, Postmates, etc. Gross Revenue also includes any amount received from business insurance proceeds. “Gross Revenue” does not include: (i) the amount of any tax imposed by any governmental authority directly on sales and collected from customers, provided that the amount of any such tax is shown separately and is in fact paid by you to the appropriate governmental authority; (ii) the amount of any bona fide customer refunds; and (iii) tips or gratuities paid or payable to your employees.
(iv) You, your Affiliate Franchisee, and your Subfranchisees are not permitted to promote a Master Franchised BHC Restaurant or use any of the Marks in any manner on any social or networking websites, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter, without our prior written consent. We will control all social media initiatives. You, your Affiliate Franchisee, and your Subfranchisees must comply with our System standards regarding the use of social media in your Master Franchised BHC Restaurant’s operation, including prohibitions on your and the Master Franchised BHC Restaurant’s employees posting or blogging comments about the Master Franchised BHC Restaurant or the System, other than on a website established or authorized by us. “Social media” includes personal blogs, common social networks like Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, professional networks like LinkedIn, live-blogging tools like Twitter, virtual worlds, file, audio and video-sharing sites, and other similar social networking or media sites or tools. We reserve the right to conduct collective/national campaigns via local social media on your behalf.
(2) “Gross Revenue” means the gross amount of revenue, whether for cash, by redemption of gift cards or certificates or for credit, regardless of collection, earned or received by you from any source in connection with the operation of the BHC Restaurant or with any similar or related activity, whether on or off your business premises, arising directly or indirectly from whatever source, including but not limited to sales from delivery or deliver services such as Door Dash, Uber Eats, Postmates, etc. Gross Revenue also includes any amount received from business insurance proceeds. “Gross Revenue” does not include: (i) the amount of any tax imposed by any governmental authority directly on sales and collected from customers, provided that the amount of any such tax is shown separately and is in fact paid by you to the appropriate governmental authority; (ii) the amount of any bona fide customer refunds; and (iii) tips or gratuities paid or payable to your employees.
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
27 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 3 explicit no's; 4 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 may independently access the Computer System and retrieve, analyze, download, and use all software, data and files stored or used on the Computer System.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesItem 6
Not later than ten (10) business days after our request, you must submit to us financial or statistical reports, records, statements, or information as required in the Operations Manual or otherwise by us in writing.
How the franchisor buys
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 11
We reserve the right to change the point-of-sale cash register system and back-of-office computer at any time but will not require you to replace these items more than three times during the initial term of the MFA.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
In 2024, we did not derive revenue, rebates, or other material consideration as a result of required purchases or leases by BHC franchisees or as rebates.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We and our affiliates have the right to receive payments, rebates, and other forms of consideration from suppliers based upon your, your Affiliate Franchisee and your Subfranchisees (and other franchisees’) purchases of goods, products, and services as described in this Item 8, as well as in connection with any…
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?
20Item 8
The estimated proportion of your required purchases from Approved Suppliers and leases by you to all purchases from Approved Suppliers and lease by you of goods and services in establishing your Master Franchise Business is 4% to 5% and operating your Master Franchise Business is 20% to 35%.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 6
Alternative $500 to $1,000 When approval This covers the Actual Costs plus the Supplier Testing of an alternate costs of testing new products or Fee supplier is inspecting new suppliers you propose.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
if you, your Affiliate Franchisee and/or your Subfranchisees propose to use in the operation of your Affiliate Franchisee and/or your Subfranchisee’s BHC Restaurant any product, supply, material, furnishing or equipment which has not yet been approved by us as conforming to our specifications and quality and system…
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
assign all interest and right to use all telephone numbers and all telephone and social media listings applicable to the BHC Restaurant in use at the time of such termination to Franchisor
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor has the right to send representatives at reasonable intervals at any time (announced or unannounced) during normal business hours to Master Franchised BHC Restaurant (or any other facility from which Master Franchisee sells BHC Products or any other offices relating to Master Franchisee's operation of the…
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor has the right to modify the Operations Manual at any time by the addition, deletion, or other modification of the provisions thereof.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
You may not open your Affiliate Franchised BHC Restaurant until you receive written authorization from us to do so, which may be subject to our satisfactory inspection of your Affiliate Franchised BHC Restaurant.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesItem 11
You, Affiliate Franchisee or your Subfranchisees may not maintain your own website, otherwise maintain a presence, or advertise on the internet or any other mode of electronic commerce in connection with a Master Franchised BHC Restaurant, establish a link to any website we establish at or from any other website or…
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesFranchise agreement
During the 60 days after the Opening Date, Master Franchisee must spend in Master Franchisee’s Territory at least $10,000 to $15,000 on the initial opening advertising and promotion event of Master Franchised BHC Restaurant, using the grand opening advertising and promotional program that Franchisor approves…
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
we require that you, your Affiliate Franchisee, and your Subfranchisees spend at least 1% of your, your Affiliate Franchisee’s, or your Subfranchisees’ annual Gross Revenue during the periods of January 1 through December 31 on the local advertising and promotion of your or your Subfranchisee’s BHC Restaurant
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesFranchise agreement
Master Franchisee must fully participate with any gift card, customer loyalty, referral and other contests and promotions Franchisor arranges for, requires, or authorizes BHC Master Franchisees to participate in.
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesItem 11
You, your Affiliate Franchisee, and your Subfranchisees must participate in any advertising cooperative which encompasses your, your Affiliate Franchisee’s, or your Subfranchisees’ territory.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesFranchise agreement
Master Franchisee must purchase all products that Master Franchisee offers from the Franchised BHC Restaurant, including products which bear any of the Marks, solely and exclusively from Franchisor, or Franchisor’s designated supplier.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
As of the date of this Disclosure Document, there are designated suppliers who are the only source for equipment, gift cards and merchandising materials, sauce mix, inventory items, signage, Computer System, and uniforms.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor requires payment of the Royalty and Marketing and Promotion Fees by electronic funds transfer (“EFT”), through the Automated Clearing House (“ACH”) electronic network for financial transactions (or such other automatic payment mechanism Franchisor may designate) directly from Master Franchisee’s account…
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesFranchise agreement
Master Franchisee must fully participate with any gift card, customer loyalty, referral and other contests and promotions Franchisor arranges for, requires, or authorizes BHC Master Franchisees to participate in.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
You will maintain at all times a staff of trained employees sufficient to operate the Master Franchise Business in compliance with our required standards and specifications, and must ensure that all of your Affiliate Franchisee and your Subfranchisees maintain at all times a staff of trained employees sufficient to…
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor is entitled to prescribe standard uniforms and attire for all of Master Franchisee’s and Subfranchisees’ personnel.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Master Franchisee must, and ensure Subfranchisees, purchase, use, and maintain the computerized point of sale cash collection system and integrated business computer (including all related hardware and software) as specified in the Operations Manual or otherwise by Franchisor in writing for use at the BHC Restaurant…
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We may independently access the Computer System and retrieve, analyze, download, and use all software, data and files stored or used on the Computer System.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
No additional training programs or refresher courses are required but may be provided by us.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesItem 11
Attendance of at least one Principal Equity Operator at these meetings will be mandatory (and is highly recommended for your General Manager and all other Principal Equity Operators).
The filing answers no to 3 questions
- Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?Item 8
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Franchise agreement
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?Franchise agreement
The vendor opportunity at BHC USA
BHC USA is a quick-service restaurant concept headquartered in California with a total footprint of 3 units — 2 company-owned and 1 franchised — spread across New York and Oregon. For software vendors, the addressable market is small but concentrated: no multi-unit franchisee operators exist, and all purchasing decisions appear to route through a single HQ entity. This is a nascent system where a vendor relationship established now could scale if the franchisor executes on development plans.
Who controls software purchasing
The FDD identifies Peter M. Sohn as the Agent for Service of Process, a role that typically correlates with legal and operational oversight in small franchisor organizations. With only 3 units and no parent company on file — BHC USA appears independently owned — the buying center is likely a single individual or a very tight leadership group. Vendors should prepare to engage Mr. Sohn directly, framing conversations around operational efficiency for a lean, multi-state QSR operation. There are no multi-unit franchisees to influence or gatekeep; the path to a decision is short and HQ-driven.
Mandated and current tech stack
The 2026 FDD explicitly mandates DoorDash for delivery operations. No other technology systems — POS, payroll, inventory, scheduling, or loyalty — are named as required or recommended in the disclosure. This leaves significant whitespace for vendors in categories like point-of-sale, kitchen display systems, and back-office management. The absence of a mandated POS is notable for a QSR concept and may indicate an evaluation window or a deliberate choice to let operators select their own tools. Vendors should confirm current stack usage during discovery, as the FDD only captures what is contractually required.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 of the FDD contains no extract regarding procurement requirements, suggesting BHC USA does not currently operate a designated or approved supplier program. This open posture means software vendors can pitch without navigating a formal procurement gate. Renewal timing offers a secondary entry point: franchise agreements run 10 years, and renewal requires written notice at least 120 days before expiration, a $40,000 renewal fee, and execution of a then-current Renewal MFA. The renewal MFA may contain materially different terms, including potential technology mandates. Vendors should monitor renewal windows and any new unit development announcements as triggers for software evaluation.
How to read the BHC USA FDD
The full 2026 BHC USA Franchise Disclosure Document is embedded below. Key sections for software vendors include Item 1 (identifying the franchisor and key contacts), Item 8 (procurement obligations — notably absent here), Item 11 (franchisor's assistance and any mandated systems, where DoorDash appears), and Item 17 (renewal conditions that may reset technology requirements). Review these sections to validate the current tech landscape and identify gaps your solution can fill. For a ranked target list of franchise systems matched to your software category, FranCloud can help prioritize your outreach.
Ordinary royalty terms
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Questions vendors ask
BHC USA, answered from the filing
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
2 operators run 2 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Top states by locations
| NY | 1 |
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| OR | 1 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind BHC USA
Ownership: dining brands group.
Related Quick service restaurant brands
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