FDD-2025 502783585-v2\NA_DMS 18 register systems and kitchen display systems from our designated third party supplier. We are an approved supplier (but not the only approved supplier) of the other items listed below. Gift Cards – You may only purchase and sell gift cards that have been approved by us. The only gift card processor you may use is Fiserv. The estimated cost to purchase gift cards for sale in your restaurant is approximately $1,500 per year/per restaurant. We will reconcile costs and benefits of the gift card program and generate periodic accountings to franchisees. We have implemented a comprehensive gift card policy that is applicable to you and with which you must comply. We may supplement, replace, revise, or otherwise modify the gift card policy at any time, and you must comply with any revised gift card policy. We may require you to sign a gift card participation agreement in the future. Computer System – You must purchase and install a POS system and kitchen display system that we approve. The Aloha POS system is the only approved POS system, and the Aloha Kitchen display system is the only approved kitchen display system. You must purchase the Aloha platform (hardware and software) from NCR, if NCR sells the required system. If not, you must purchase the required system from a supplier we approve. Currently, you may use one of several designated suppliers for ongoing service, although we may in the future require you to use a single designated supplier source for required hardware, software, and/or database maintenance services (and that single designated supplier may be us or an affiliate). Maggiano’s also uses NCR connected payments P2PE payment processing platform. One device for each POS terminal in the restaurant.
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Maggiano's Little Italy
Full service restaurantSoftware purchasing at Brinker International Payroll is controlled at the corporate level, with key decision-makers including President Kevin Hochman and COO Aaron White. The franchise already mandates a tightly integrated tech stack featuring NCR Voyix’s Aloha POS, NCR connected payments, and Olo’s digital ordering platform. With 52 total units—49 company-owned and only 3 franchised—the addressable market for third-party vendors is extremely narrow, concentrated almost entirely within the corporate parent.
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FDD-2025 502783585-v2\NA_DMS 18 register systems and kitchen display systems from our designated third party supplier. We are an approved supplier (but not the only approved supplier) of the other items listed below. Gift Cards – You may only purchase and sell gift cards that have been approved by us. The only gift card processor you may use is Fiserv. The estimated cost to purchase gift cards for sale in your restaurant is approximately $1,500 per year/per restaurant. We will reconcile costs and benefits of the gift card program and generate periodic accountings to franchisees. We have implemented a comprehensive gift card policy that is applicable to you and with which you must comply. We may supplement, replace, revise, or otherwise modify the gift card policy at any time, and you must comply with any revised gift card policy. We may require you to sign a gift card participation agreement in the future. Computer System – You must purchase and install a POS system and kitchen display system that we approve. The Aloha POS system is the only approved POS system, and the Aloha Kitchen display system is the only approved kitchen display system. You must purchase the Aloha platform (hardware and software) from NCR, if NCR sells the required system. If not, you must purchase the required system from a supplier we approve. Currently, you may use one of several designated suppliers for ongoing service, although we may in the future require you to use a single designated supplier source for required hardware, software, and/or database maintenance services (and that single designated supplier may be us or an affiliate). Maggiano’s also uses NCR connected payments P2PE payment processing platform. One device for each POS terminal in the restaurant.
FDD-2025 502783585-v2\NA_DMS 28 may not use any plans or materials until they have been approved by us and must promptly discontinue use of any advertising or promotional plans or materials upon receiving notice from us. You must participate in supplemental marketing programs, like limited time offers, gift cards, gift certificates, coupons, loyalty programs, customer relationship management, and other supplemental marketing programs as we may periodically require. You may be responsible for certain costs associated with these supplemental marketing programs. We may change the required supplemental marketing program designation periodically. Under certain limited circumstances (e.g., for a significant multi-unit development plan, a large metropolitan area, airports or unique restaurant sites), we may modify the contributions or participation for a specific franchisee in our sole discretion. We currently do not have a formal franchisee advisory council or association. Computer System You must install and maintain at the Restaurant and record all sales on a computerized point-of- sale system (“POS System”) and utilize a kitchen display system that we have approved and report your Gross Sales weekly via our Web portal in the manner we specify in the MFM or through other electronic data interfaces that we may define at a future date. The POS System and kitchen display system are comprised of terminals, monitors, printers, and all hardware, software, and data used to record and analyze sales, labor, inventory, product usage, and tax information to operate the Restaurant (the “Computer System”). We require all Maggiano’s Restaurants to use the Aloha POS system and the Aloha Kitchen display system. You must purchase the Aloha POS system (hardware and software) from NCR, if NCR sells the required system. If NCR does not sell such items, you must purchase the required system from a supplier we approve. The cost to obtain a Computer System, which includes all BOH and FOH equipment and software and, depending on the size of the restaurant, 5 to 12 POS terminals for a Maggiano’s Restaurant (the specific components of which are described more fully in the MFM) is typically in the range of approximately $90,000 to $115,000 per restaurant. Your estimated annual per-restaurant recurring software and hardware maintenance costs may be between $3,000 and $5,000. Neither we, our affiliates, nor any third parties are required or designated to provide ongoing maintenance, repairs, upgrades, or updates to your computer system. Currently, there are no optional or required maintenance/upgrade contracts for the Computer System. We can require you to replace your existing Computer System with one designated by us and, in such event, you will be given a reasonable timeframe not to exceed 24 months. Currently, we do not have direct access to the information and data on the Computer System, however we have the right under the Franchise Agreement to establish such access in the future. We also have the right to designate changes or enhancements to the Computer System used in your Restaurant including the POS terminals, computer hardware, software, and other equipment. At such time as we designate the changes or enhancements to the Computer System, you may be required to make certain payments to our designated suppliers. You must acquire the right to use hardware, software, peripheral equipment, and accessories and arrange for installation, maintenance, and support services of the initial equipment and services and changes or enhancements, all at your cost. Maggiano’s also uses NCR connected payments P2PE payment processing platform, one device for each POS terminal in the restaurant. You must participate, as we may require, in the integrated online ordering solution we designate. Currently, the mandatory and exclusive online ordering platform for Maggiano’s Restaurants is Olo. The current cost of the online ordering system is a one-time activation fee of $250 per Restaurant, with a monthly subscription fee of $75/month per location + .010% per transaction fee through your gateway. In the event you transfer services to a different owner/company, there is a one-time $100 per location transfer fee as well. In connection with using Olo, you will be required to secure an additional eCommerce merchant ID for each Restaurant from your payment processor. If you elect to use a payment processer not affiliated with Olo, then you will have to use Olo’s Braintree solution and pay the associated costs.
FDD-2025 502783585-v2\NA_DMS 28 may not use any plans or materials until they have been approved by us and must promptly discontinue use of any advertising or promotional plans or materials upon receiving notice from us. You must participate in supplemental marketing programs, like limited time offers, gift cards, gift certificates, coupons, loyalty programs, customer relationship management, and other supplemental marketing programs as we may periodically require. You may be responsible for certain costs associated with these supplemental marketing programs. We may change the required supplemental marketing program designation periodically. Under certain limited circumstances (e.g., for a significant multi-unit development plan, a large metropolitan area, airports or unique restaurant sites), we may modify the contributions or participation for a specific franchisee in our sole discretion. We currently do not have a formal franchisee advisory council or association. Computer System You must install and maintain at the Restaurant and record all sales on a computerized point-of- sale system (“POS System”) and utilize a kitchen display system that we have approved and report your Gross Sales weekly via our Web portal in the manner we specify in the MFM or through other electronic data interfaces that we may define at a future date. The POS System and kitchen display system are comprised of terminals, monitors, printers, and all hardware, software, and data used to record and analyze sales, labor, inventory, product usage, and tax information to operate the Restaurant (the “Computer System”). We require all Maggiano’s Restaurants to use the Aloha POS system and the Aloha Kitchen display system. You must purchase the Aloha POS system (hardware and software) from NCR, if NCR sells the required system. If NCR does not sell such items, you must purchase the required system from a supplier we approve. The cost to obtain a Computer System, which includes all BOH and FOH equipment and software and, depending on the size of the restaurant, 5 to 12 POS terminals for a Maggiano’s Restaurant (the specific components of which are described more fully in the MFM) is typically in the range of approximately $90,000 to $115,000 per restaurant. Your estimated annual per-restaurant recurring software and hardware maintenance costs may be between $3,000 and $5,000. Neither we, our affiliates, nor any third parties are required or designated to provide ongoing maintenance, repairs, upgrades, or updates to your computer system. Currently, there are no optional or required maintenance/upgrade contracts for the Computer System. We can require you to replace your existing Computer System with one designated by us and, in such event, you will be given a reasonable timeframe not to exceed 24 months. Currently, we do not have direct access to the information and data on the Computer System, however we have the right under the Franchise Agreement to establish such access in the future. We also have the right to designate changes or enhancements to the Computer System used in your Restaurant including the POS terminals, computer hardware, software, and other equipment. At such time as we designate the changes or enhancements to the Computer System, you may be required to make certain payments to our designated suppliers. You must acquire the right to use hardware, software, peripheral equipment, and accessories and arrange for installation, maintenance, and support services of the initial equipment and services and changes or enhancements, all at your cost. Maggiano’s also uses NCR connected payments P2PE payment processing platform, one device for each POS terminal in the restaurant. You must participate, as we may require, in the integrated online ordering solution we designate. Currently, the mandatory and exclusive online ordering platform for Maggiano’s Restaurants is Olo. The current cost of the online ordering system is a one-time activation fee of $250 per Restaurant, with a monthly subscription fee of $75/month per location + .010% per transaction fee through your gateway. In the event you transfer services to a different owner/company, there is a one-time $100 per location transfer fee as well. In connection with using Olo, you will be required to secure an additional eCommerce merchant ID for each Restaurant from your payment processor. If you elect to use a payment processer not affiliated with Olo, then you will have to use Olo’s Braintree solution and pay the associated costs. FDD-2025 502783585-v2\NA_DMS 29 Operations Manual The Table of Contents of our MFM is attached as Exhibit C to this disclosure document. The MFM has a total of 209 pages. Training If you or your affiliate are opening your first or second Maggiano’s Restaurant, we will provide initial training for your Managing Owner, Operating Partner, and up to 5 managers per Restaurant, including your executive chef who manages culinary operations (“Culinary Manager”) at no additional charge to you, provided that you or your employees will be responsible for expenses incurred in attending the training, including meals, lodging, and transportation. All new managers hired by you and any Managing Owner or Operating Partner later appointed by you must attend and complete our initial training program to our satisfaction. For initial training: (i) of your personnel in excess of the 7 representatives noted above; or (ii) of any person later employed by you in the position of manager; or (iii) for each replacement Operating Partner or Managing Owner; or (iv) after your first two Maggiano’s Restaurants are opened or (v) if the opening of the Restaurant is moved to a later date and we require you to attend another initial training program, you must pay a training fee at the then current rate being charged by us to franchisees operating under the System. You are responsible for all costs and expenses like meals, lodging and transportation of the persons attending training. We may send an opening team to your Restaurant to help with the opening if we believe it is necessary, considering factors such as your previous restaurant experience and the size and location of your Restaurant. If we do, our training representatives will be at the Restaurant for a period of approximately 20 total days before and after the opening date. You must reimburse us for our reasonable expenses incurred in providing the opening team, including costs of transportation, lodging, meals and wages. Costs may vary depending on factors like the number of opening team members, the distance they must travel and the time period they are at the Restaurant. Historically, the cost of our opening teams have ranged between $120,000 and $160,000 for a Maggiano’s Restaurant. Although we do not always require an opening team, if we do, the types of costs assessed are uniform. Initial training programs are offered at various times during the year depending on the number of franchisees entering the System, the number of replacement personnel needing training, the number of new restaurants we open and the timing of scheduled restaurant openings. The initial training program will generally last 8 to 10 weeks. If you operate more than one Maggiano’s Restaurant and your Managing Owner, Operating Partner, and at least 3 managers at your second Restaurant have completed our initial training program to our satisfaction, we may approve your Maggiano’s Restaurant as a Certified Training Restaurant. If we do, then with our approval you may conduct the initial training for your managers at your Certified Training Restaurant. If you train your managers, we will have the right to review and determine (by written certification) whether your managers have satisfactorily complete training. The subjects covered, approximate hours of classroom and on the job training, and other information about our initial training program are described below:
FDD-2025 502783585-v2\NA_DMS 36 You must maintain in sufficient supply, and use and/or sell at all times, only the menu items, ingredients, products, materials, supplies, and paper goods that meet our standards and specifications, and must refrain from deviating from those standards by using or offering non-conforming items, without first obtaining our written consent. You are required to offer or sell only the menu items, products, and services as have been expressly approved for sale in writing by us; to offer or sell all types of menu items, products, and services specified by us; to refrain from any deviation from our standards and specifications without first obtaining our written consent; and to discontinue selling and offering for sale any menu items, products, or services which we may, in our discretion, disapprove in writing at any time. We may change the goods and services you are authorized to sell at any time in our discretion, and there are no limits on our right to do so. You have discretion as to the prices to be charged customers for the offer and/or sale of any menu item, products, and/or services, subject to our reasonable rules, limitations and regulations regarding such pricing. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we reserve the right to establish maximum, minimum, or other pricing requirements with respect to the prices that you may charge for products or services offered at the Restaurant. You are required to offer or sell authorized products and services only at the Restaurant and to refrain from off-premises sales or catering unless expressly authorized by us in writing. You are prohibited from installing or permitting to be installed on or about the Restaurant premises, any fixtures, furnishings, equipment, computer software, decor, signs, games, vending machines, or other items not previously approved as meeting our standards and specifications without first obtaining our written consent. You may only employ advertising materials and promotional activities which conform to the standards and specifications listed in the MFM or otherwise and which have been approved by us. You may not advertise, promote, post or list information relating to the Restaurant on the Internet (through the creation of a website or otherwise), including, social channels such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, SnapChat, Tumblr, You Tube or TikTok without our prior written consent. We do not impose any other restrictions in the Agreements or otherwise, as to the goods or services which you may offer or as to the customers to whom you may sell.
Gift Cards Approximately $1,500 As invoiced You must participate in and bear per year/per restaurant certain costs associated with our gift card program. Fiserv (formerly known as First Data) is our third party gift card provider. Fiserv may bill you for certain items related to start-up, but generally Fiserv will bill us monthly. Fiserv reconciliation includes B2b and third party gift card redemptions by franchisees including a reconciliation
FDD-2025 502783585-v2\NA_DMS 18 register systems and kitchen display systems from our designated third party supplier. We are an approved supplier (but not the only approved supplier) of the other items listed below. Gift Cards – You may only purchase and sell gift cards that have been approved by us. The only gift card processor you may use is Fiserv. The estimated cost to purchase gift cards for sale in your restaurant is approximately $1,500 per year/per restaurant. We will reconcile costs and benefits of the gift card program and generate periodic accountings to franchisees. We have implemented a comprehensive gift card policy that is applicable to you and with which you must comply. We may supplement, replace, revise, or otherwise modify the gift card policy at any time, and you must comply with any revised gift card policy. We may require you to sign a gift card participation agreement in the future. Computer System – You must purchase and install a POS system and kitchen display system that we approve. The Aloha POS system is the only approved POS system, and the Aloha Kitchen display system is the only approved kitchen display system. You must purchase the Aloha platform (hardware and software) from NCR, if NCR sells the required system. If not, you must purchase the required system from a supplier we approve. Currently, you may use one of several designated suppliers for ongoing service, although we may in the future require you to use a single designated supplier source for required hardware, software, and/or database maintenance services (and that single designated supplier may be us or an affiliate). Maggiano’s also uses NCR connected payments P2PE payment processing platform. One device for each POS terminal in the restaurant.
FDD-2025 502783585-v2\NA_DMS 36 You must maintain in sufficient supply, and use and/or sell at all times, only the menu items, ingredients, products, materials, supplies, and paper goods that meet our standards and specifications, and must refrain from deviating from those standards by using or offering non-conforming items, without first obtaining our written consent. You are required to offer or sell only the menu items, products, and services as have been expressly approved for sale in writing by us; to offer or sell all types of menu items, products, and services specified by us; to refrain from any deviation from our standards and specifications without first obtaining our written consent; and to discontinue selling and offering for sale any menu items, products, or services which we may, in our discretion, disapprove in writing at any time. We may change the goods and services you are authorized to sell at any time in our discretion, and there are no limits on our right to do so. You have discretion as to the prices to be charged customers for the offer and/or sale of any menu item, products, and/or services, subject to our reasonable rules, limitations and regulations regarding such pricing. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we reserve the right to establish maximum, minimum, or other pricing requirements with respect to the prices that you may charge for products or services offered at the Restaurant. You are required to offer or sell authorized products and services only at the Restaurant and to refrain from off-premises sales or catering unless expressly authorized by us in writing. You are prohibited from installing or permitting to be installed on or about the Restaurant premises, any fixtures, furnishings, equipment, computer software, decor, signs, games, vending machines, or other items not previously approved as meeting our standards and specifications without first obtaining our written consent. You may only employ advertising materials and promotional activities which conform to the standards and specifications listed in the MFM or otherwise and which have been approved by us. You may not advertise, promote, post or list information relating to the Restaurant on the Internet (through the creation of a website or otherwise), including, social channels such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, SnapChat, Tumblr, You Tube or TikTok without our prior written consent. We do not impose any other restrictions in the Agreements or otherwise, as to the goods or services which you may offer or as to the customers to whom you may sell.
FDD-2025 502783585-v2\NA_DMS 36 You must maintain in sufficient supply, and use and/or sell at all times, only the menu items, ingredients, products, materials, supplies, and paper goods that meet our standards and specifications, and must refrain from deviating from those standards by using or offering non-conforming items, without first obtaining our written consent. You are required to offer or sell only the menu items, products, and services as have been expressly approved for sale in writing by us; to offer or sell all types of menu items, products, and services specified by us; to refrain from any deviation from our standards and specifications without first obtaining our written consent; and to discontinue selling and offering for sale any menu items, products, or services which we may, in our discretion, disapprove in writing at any time. We may change the goods and services you are authorized to sell at any time in our discretion, and there are no limits on our right to do so. You have discretion as to the prices to be charged customers for the offer and/or sale of any menu item, products, and/or services, subject to our reasonable rules, limitations and regulations regarding such pricing. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we reserve the right to establish maximum, minimum, or other pricing requirements with respect to the prices that you may charge for products or services offered at the Restaurant. You are required to offer or sell authorized products and services only at the Restaurant and to refrain from off-premises sales or catering unless expressly authorized by us in writing. You are prohibited from installing or permitting to be installed on or about the Restaurant premises, any fixtures, furnishings, equipment, computer software, decor, signs, games, vending machines, or other items not previously approved as meeting our standards and specifications without first obtaining our written consent. You may only employ advertising materials and promotional activities which conform to the standards and specifications listed in the MFM or otherwise and which have been approved by us. You may not advertise, promote, post or list information relating to the Restaurant on the Internet (through the creation of a website or otherwise), including, social channels such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, SnapChat, Tumblr, You Tube or TikTok without our prior written consent. We do not impose any other restrictions in the Agreements or otherwise, as to the goods or services which you may offer or as to the customers to whom you may sell.
FDD-2025 502783585-v2\NA_DMS 36 You must maintain in sufficient supply, and use and/or sell at all times, only the menu items, ingredients, products, materials, supplies, and paper goods that meet our standards and specifications, and must refrain from deviating from those standards by using or offering non-conforming items, without first obtaining our written consent. You are required to offer or sell only the menu items, products, and services as have been expressly approved for sale in writing by us; to offer or sell all types of menu items, products, and services specified by us; to refrain from any deviation from our standards and specifications without first obtaining our written consent; and to discontinue selling and offering for sale any menu items, products, or services which we may, in our discretion, disapprove in writing at any time. We may change the goods and services you are authorized to sell at any time in our discretion, and there are no limits on our right to do so. You have discretion as to the prices to be charged customers for the offer and/or sale of any menu item, products, and/or services, subject to our reasonable rules, limitations and regulations regarding such pricing. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we reserve the right to establish maximum, minimum, or other pricing requirements with respect to the prices that you may charge for products or services offered at the Restaurant. You are required to offer or sell authorized products and services only at the Restaurant and to refrain from off-premises sales or catering unless expressly authorized by us in writing. You are prohibited from installing or permitting to be installed on or about the Restaurant premises, any fixtures, furnishings, equipment, computer software, decor, signs, games, vending machines, or other items not previously approved as meeting our standards and specifications without first obtaining our written consent. You may only employ advertising materials and promotional activities which conform to the standards and specifications listed in the MFM or otherwise and which have been approved by us. You may not advertise, promote, post or list information relating to the Restaurant on the Internet (through the creation of a website or otherwise), including, social channels such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, SnapChat, Tumblr, You Tube or TikTok without our prior written consent. We do not impose any other restrictions in the Agreements or otherwise, as to the goods or services which you may offer or as to the customers to whom you may sell.
FDD-2025 502783585-v2\NA_DMS 36 You must maintain in sufficient supply, and use and/or sell at all times, only the menu items, ingredients, products, materials, supplies, and paper goods that meet our standards and specifications, and must refrain from deviating from those standards by using or offering non-conforming items, without first obtaining our written consent. You are required to offer or sell only the menu items, products, and services as have been expressly approved for sale in writing by us; to offer or sell all types of menu items, products, and services specified by us; to refrain from any deviation from our standards and specifications without first obtaining our written consent; and to discontinue selling and offering for sale any menu items, products, or services which we may, in our discretion, disapprove in writing at any time. We may change the goods and services you are authorized to sell at any time in our discretion, and there are no limits on our right to do so. You have discretion as to the prices to be charged customers for the offer and/or sale of any menu item, products, and/or services, subject to our reasonable rules, limitations and regulations regarding such pricing. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we reserve the right to establish maximum, minimum, or other pricing requirements with respect to the prices that you may charge for products or services offered at the Restaurant. You are required to offer or sell authorized products and services only at the Restaurant and to refrain from off-premises sales or catering unless expressly authorized by us in writing. You are prohibited from installing or permitting to be installed on or about the Restaurant premises, any fixtures, furnishings, equipment, computer software, decor, signs, games, vending machines, or other items not previously approved as meeting our standards and specifications without first obtaining our written consent. You may only employ advertising materials and promotional activities which conform to the standards and specifications listed in the MFM or otherwise and which have been approved by us. You may not advertise, promote, post or list information relating to the Restaurant on the Internet (through the creation of a website or otherwise), including, social channels such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, SnapChat, Tumblr, You Tube or TikTok without our prior written consent. We do not impose any other restrictions in the Agreements or otherwise, as to the goods or services which you may offer or as to the customers to whom you may sell.
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
21 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 8 explicit no's; 5 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Commencing on the opening date of the Franchised Restaurant and thereafter on or before the tenth (10 th) day of each month during the Term, Franchisee shall prepare and submit to Franchisor a monthly financial statement accurately reflecting all Gross Sales generated at the Franchised Restaurant during the preceding…
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
Maggiano’s also uses NCR connected payments P2PE payment processing platform.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 8
We may change the number of approved suppliers at any time and may designate ourselves, our affiliate, or a third party as the exclusive source for any particular item.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
During our 2025 fiscal year we had no revenues based on the sale of required items to Maggiano’s franchisees.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We may profit from your purchases from approved suppliers, and we and/or our affiliates may receive payments, fees, commissions or reimbursements from such suppliers in respect of your purchases.
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?
1Item 8
We estimate that the purchase and lease of all equipment, trade fixtures, decor items, restaurant supplies, and other items you must purchase or lease from us or our affiliates, or from unaffiliated approved or designated suppliers, will represent approximately 1% to 10% of your total purchases and leases to…
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
If you wish to purchase any products from an unapproved supplier, you or the proposed supplier must submit a written request for approval to us and you will be required to have the supplier sign a confidentiality agreement.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you wish to purchase any products from an unapproved supplier, you or the proposed supplier must submit a written request for approval to us and you will be required to have the supplier sign a confidentiality agreement.
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee will cause its Maggiano’s Restaurant to meet or exceed, at all times, all applicable security standards developed by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) council, or its successor, and other regulations and industry standards applicable to the protection of customer privacy and…
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor and its agents shall have the right to enter the Franchised Restaurant at any time, with or without prior notice, for the purpose of conducting inspections of the Franchised Restaurant and Franchisee shall cooperate with Franchisor’s representatives in such inspections by rendering such assistance as they…
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor has the right to update, modify, and/or revise the System and/or the MFM in the future to reflect changes to Maggiano’s Restaurants and changes in the System, image, specifications, standards, procedures, approved products, and other items.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee’s proposed development of a Franchised Restaurant at any site is subject to Franchisor’s prior written approval in accordance with Franchisor’s then-existing site approval procedures including, but not limited to, the procedures set forth below in Section I.(b).
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall not develop, create, establish, and/or use any website or other electronic media which uses, and/or creates any association with, the System and/or the Maggiano’s Marks (including any abbreviation, acronym, phonetic variation, or visual variation).
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall be required to participate in (and comply with) such supplemental marketing programs established by Franchisor from time-to-time.
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesItem 11
If we establish a Regional Advertising Program for the geographic area where the Restaurant is located, then you must become a member of the Regional Advertising Program.
Operations
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
Computer System – You must purchase and install a POS system and kitchen display system that we approve.
Payments
Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
The only gift card processor you may use is Fiserv.
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor has developed a gift card program and Franchisee shall be required to participate in (and comply with the terms and conditions of) Franchisor’s gift card policy as amended or modified by Franchisor from time-to-time.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall staff the Franchised Restaurant in accordance with MFM and Franchisee agrees to maintain a competent, conscientious, and fully-trained staff at the Franchised Restaurant including at least four (4) fully-trained, full-time managers (unless otherwise agreed by Franchisor) and one (1) fully-trained…
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
The Aloha POS system is the only approved POS system, and the Aloha Kitchen display system is the only approved kitchen display system.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
We may require your personnel to attend supplemental training programs. We have the right to charge a reasonable fee for these supplemental training programs.
The filing answers no to 8 questions
- Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?Item 11
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 11
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?Item 6
- Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?Item 11
- Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?Item 11
- Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?Item 6
- Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?Item 11
- Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?Item 11
The vendor opportunity at Brinker International Payroll
Brinker International Payroll operates 52 full-service restaurant locations, 49 of which are company-owned and only 3 franchised. The brand posted 50% year-over-year unit growth, but the franchised footprint remains tiny. For software vendors, the addressable market is essentially the corporate parent: 3 franchisees are unlikely to drive independent purchasing decisions.
No average unit volume (AUV) is disclosed in the 2025 FDD. The brand is independently owned, with no parent company on file. This narrow ownership structure means any software sale must win over a centralized HQ team in Texas.
Who controls software purchasing
The FDD lists five key executives in Item 1. Joseph DePinto serves as Chairman of the Board. Kevin Hochman is President of Maggiano’s Little Italy, the brand’s core concept. Mika Ware holds the CFO title as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Aaron White is Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief People Officer—a combined operations and HR role that likely influences operational technology decisions. Doug Comings is Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Chili’s Grill & Bar.
No dedicated CIO or CTO is named, so the buying center for software likely involves the COO and CFO. Vendors should target Aaron White for operational tools and Mika Ware for financial or payment systems. The absence of a named technology executive suggests that IT purchasing may be managed within operations or finance.
Mandated and current tech stack
Brinker International Payroll mandates a specific, integrated technology stack. The Aloha Kitchen display system is required, along with Aloha POS by NCR Voyix. Payment processing runs through NCR connected payments P2PE, a point-to-point encryption platform. Digital ordering is handled by Olo by Olo Inc., including Olo’s Braintree payment solution.
This stack leaves little room for third-party POS, payments, or online ordering platforms. The NCR and Olo mandates are explicit in the FDD, meaning franchisees cannot substitute alternatives. Vendors selling complementary tools—such as labor scheduling, inventory management, or guest analytics—may find an opening if they integrate with NCR and Olo. However, any sale must clear corporate approval.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The FDD does not include an Item 8 extract, so the procurement model—whether designated supplier, approved supplier, or open—is not disclosed. This gap makes it difficult to assess how rigid the supply chain is for non-mandated categories. Vendors should inquire directly about approved vendor processes during discovery.
Item 17 outlines renewal conditions. Franchisees must provide notice between 12 and 24 months before the end of the initial term. They must renovate and modernize the restaurant, remain in good standing, and sign the then-current franchise agreement, which may include higher fees and a successor fee. The renewal term can extend up to 10 years. The short 1-year initial term, combined with these renewal triggers, suggests that franchisees face frequent compliance checkpoints. For software vendors, this cadence could create periodic openings when franchisees are required to update systems as part of modernization.
How to read the Brinker International Payroll FDD
The 2025 FDD is the primary source for understanding technology mandates, executive leadership, and contractual terms. Item 1 lists the five executives named above. Item 11 details the mandated Aloha and Olo systems. Item 17 governs renewal and modernization requirements. Because no Item 8 procurement language is included, vendors should treat the supply chain as a black box until clarified by the franchisor.
For software vendors evaluating whether to pitch Brinker International Payroll, the data points to a small, HQ-controlled target with a locked-down tech stack and frequent renewal activity. If you need a ranked list of franchise targets matched to your product, FranCloud can help you identify the right opportunities.
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Maggiano's Little Italy, answered from the filing
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
5 operators run 7 mapped locations. 2 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Top states by locations
| TX | 4 |
|---|---|
| TN | 1 |
| UT | 1 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind Maggiano's Little Italy
Ownership: Brinker International.
Sibling brands
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