Eat24
Mandatorynd 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
HQ-led decisions
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.
Live signals
Total units
3
1 franchised
Unit growth YoY
—
vs prior filing
AUV
—
Item 19, 2026
Royalty
4.5%
of gross sales
Ad fund
2.5%
national + local
Initial fee
$40K
per unit
Investment range
$395K–$533K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
2 years
from the filing
Item 19
No claims
unaudited
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
3 of these are mandated in the franchise agreement. Each is named in Item 11 of the filing, the incumbents a challenger must displace or integrate with.
Postmates
Mandatorycomplete, 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, an
Uber EatsUber Technologies, Inc.
Mandatoryaccurate, 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,
Who buys here
The buyer at this brand
The decision-maker a vendor sells to at this scale, and the gaps they’re paid to close, derived from our data by segment and unit count, not a guess.
The franchisee/operator personally, or a small franchisor still owner-run. Wears every hat.
OwnerCEOPresidentPrincipal
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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. The brand's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document reveals a 4.5% royalty rate and a 10-year initial franchise term, with no year-over-year unit growth disclosed. 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.
Questions vendors ask
BHC USA, answered from the filing
The FDD lists Peter M. Sohn as Agent for Service of Process, indicating a centralized HQ decision point. With only 3 units, purchasing authority likely sits with this individual or a small leadership team.
The 2026 FDD mandates DoorDash for delivery. No POS, back-office, or other operational systems are named as required or recommended in the disclosure.
BHC USA has 3 total units: 2 company-owned and 1 franchised, located in New York (1) and Oregon (1), with one additional unit mapped.
The FDD does not disclose a designated or approved supplier program in Item 8. Procurement signals are absent, suggesting an open or unspecified model at this time.
Franchise agreements run 10-year terms, with renewal requiring 120 days' written notice and a $40,000 fee. Watch for renewal cycles or new unit openings as natural evaluation periods.
The 2026 FDD is filed with state franchise regulators. You can view the embedded PDF viewer below to review the full disclosure directly.
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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
Single-unit2
Top states by locations
| NY | 1 |
|---|---|
| OR | 1 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind BHC USA
parent_company of Dining Brands Group Co, Ltd. (formerly known as BHC F&B Co., Ltd.).
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Primary franchise filings · updated June 2026. Every figure is source-traceable and QA-checked.