Bin There USA

The vendor opportunity at Bin There USA

Bin There USA operates 244 franchised locations across the United States, with a unit growth rate of 7.97% year-over-year. The system is entirely franchised; no company-owned units are reported. All 244 units are operated by single-unit franchisees — there are no multi-unit operators in the network. Top states by location count include Florida (8), Texas (5), North Carolina (5), Ohio (5), and Colorado (5). For software vendors, this means a fragmented but growing base of independent operators who must comply with headquarters-mandated technology requirements.

The franchise operates in the home services sector. While average unit volume (AUV) and royalty rates are not disclosed in the most recent FDD, the initial franchise term is 10 years. The system's steady expansion and single-unit operator profile suggest a consistent pipeline of new locations that will need to adopt mandated software from day one.

Who controls software purchasing

Software purchasing authority sits at the headquarters level. The FDD lists Michael J. Kernaghan as Manager, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Member of the Board of Managers. Mike Pocrnic serves as Chief Financial Officer. Chris Kane holds the title of Vice President of Franchise Support and Training, a role that likely intersects with technology deployment and vendor evaluation. Mark Crossett is also named as a Member of the Board of Managers.

For vendors, the primary buying center appears concentrated in these four individuals. The CEO and CFO are the probable sign-offs for enterprise-level software agreements, while the VP of Franchise Support may drive operational technology selection and rollout. No parent company is on file; Bin There USA appears independently owned, which means decisions are made internally without external corporate oversight.

Mandated and current tech stack

The FDD mandates two categories of software across all franchised units. First, a Daily Operating System Software is required. Second, a management system software developed by a third party is also mandated. The specific vendors behind these systems are not named in the FDD extract. This lack of vendor disclosure is not unusual, but it means the current tech stack is only partially visible from the public filing.

For software vendors, this creates both a known requirement and an unknown incumbent. The mandated nature of both systems means any vendor selling into Bin There USA must either displace an existing mandated solution or complement it. The absence of named vendors in the FDD suggests that the franchisor retains flexibility to change providers, though any switch would require system-wide rollout across 244 independent operators.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

Item 8 of the FDD does not provide an extract describing procurement rules. Without designated supplier or approved supplier language, the procurement model remains unstated. This could mean the franchisor exercises discretion on a case-by-case basis, or that procurement details are handled outside the FDD's scope.

Renewal conditions, however, are explicit. Franchisees seeking to renew at the end of their 10-year term must provide 9 to 12 months' prior written notice. They must also be in full compliance with the Franchise Agreement, including current use of system software, compliance with insurance requirements, and attendance at annual conferences. The franchisor may require the franchisee to sign a new form of franchise agreement with materially different terms, including different fee requirements and territorial rights. This renewal trigger — occurring on a rolling basis across 244 units — creates periodic windows where technology compliance is reviewed and potentially updated.

How to read the Bin There USA FDD

The 2026 Bin There USA FDD is embedded below. It contains the full legal disclosure filed with state franchise regulators, including Item 1 (executives), Item 11 (mandated systems), and Item 17 (renewal terms). For software vendors, the most actionable sections are Item 11 for current tech mandates and Item 1 for decision-maker names. The filing confirms 244 franchised units, no company-owned locations, and a single-unit operator structure. Use the viewer to search for specific terms or navigate directly to the items cited throughout this page.

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