We have the right to specify or require that you use certain brands, types, makes, and/or models of computer hardware and software in connection with the Franchised Business, including, without limitation, a laptop or other computer that meets our System specifications and is capable of running accounting software such as QuickBooks, printers and other peripheral hardware/devices, equipment necessary to maintain a physical, electronic or other security system for the Franchised Business that we designate, and a point-of- sale system from Revel (collectively, the “Computer System”). We may also require you to use designated software in connection with the Computer System and Franchised Business (the “Required Software”). (Franchise Agreement, Sections 4(C) and 6(J)).
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Bubbakoo's Burritos
Quick service restaurantSoftware purchasing at Bubbakoo's Burritos is controlled at the franchisor level, with mandates in place for key operational systems. The brand currently operates 145 total units, 135 of which are franchised, and mandates Revel for its POS and QuickBooks by Intuit for accounting. This creates a clear addressable market for vendors offering complementary or replacement technologies across a growing system that saw 11.5% unit growth last year.
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Recorded percentage components
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1recorded components (FY2026)
15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
1 technology requirement is recorded in this filing. A required choice lists alternatives for one obligation. Read each cited clause for its conditions.
Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you must not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with the Franchised Business, including any profile on Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube or any other social media and/or networking site. Any such Internet website or presence is considered “advertising” and must be approved by us prior to use, as described in this Item. If we do permit you to establish one or more of the above presences on the Internet, you must establish and operate your World Wide Web or Internet site in accordance with System standards and any other policies we designate in the Manuals or otherwise in writing from time to time and utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). (Franchise Agreement, Section 9(G)).
Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you must not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with the Franchised Business, including any profile on Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube or any other social media and/or networking site. Any such Internet website or presence is considered “advertising” and must be approved by us prior to use, as described in this Item. If we do permit you to establish one or more of the above presences on the Internet, you must establish and operate your World Wide Web or Internet site in accordance with System standards and any other policies we designate in the Manuals or otherwise in writing from time to time and utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). (Franchise Agreement, Section 9(G)).
Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you must not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with the Franchised Business, including any profile on Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube or any other social media and/or networking site. Any such Internet website or presence is considered “advertising” and must be approved by us prior to use, as described in this Item. If we do permit you to establish one or more of the above presences on the Internet, you must establish and operate your World Wide Web or Internet site in accordance with System standards and any other policies we designate in the Manuals or otherwise in writing from time to time and utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). (Franchise Agreement, Section 9(G)).
Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you must not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with the Franchised Business, including any profile on Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube or any other social media and/or networking site. Any such Internet website or presence is considered “advertising” and must be approved by us prior to use, as described in this Item. If we do permit you to establish one or more of the above presences on the Internet, you must establish and operate your World Wide Web or Internet site in accordance with System standards and any other policies we designate in the Manuals or otherwise in writing from time to time and utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). (Franchise Agreement, Section 9(G)).
Currently, the computer/laptop you use in connection with your Computer System must have the ability to access high-speed Internet (wirelessly), must have Windows XP, Vista or newer Windows operating system software installed, along with a Microsoft Office software suite containing Word and Excel, and must have the ability to run QuickBooks or similar accounting/bookkeeping software. The principal functions of the Computer System will be for bookkeeping, creating invoices, preparing materials, and for other general use in connection with the Franchised Business. We do not currently have any minimum requirements regarding the RAM storage that your computer/laptop must have, so long as the hardware you are using can perform the tasks outlined in this Item and the Manuals. The computer/laptop you use in connection with the Franchised Business may not be used for any other business purpose. We may modify our System standards and specifications for our Computer System and may otherwise require you to use any Required Software we designate. (Franchise Agreement, Sections 4(C), 5(J) and 6(J)).
Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you must not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with the Franchised Business, including any profile on Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube or any other social media and/or networking site. Any such Internet website or presence is considered “advertising” and must be approved by us prior to use, as described in this Item. If we do permit you to establish one or more of the above presences on the Internet, you must establish and operate your World Wide Web or Internet site in accordance with System standards and any other policies we designate in the Manuals or otherwise in writing from time to time and utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). (Franchise Agreement, Section 9(G)).
Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you must not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with the Franchised Business, including any profile on Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube or any other social media and/or networking site. Any such Internet website or presence is considered “advertising” and must be approved by us prior to use, as described in this Item. If we do permit you to establish one or more of the above presences on the Internet, you must establish and operate your World Wide Web or Internet site in accordance with System standards and any other policies we designate in the Manuals or otherwise in writing from time to time and utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). (Franchise Agreement, Section 9(G)).
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
28 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 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 11
Currently, the computer/laptop you use in connection with your Computer System must have the ability to access high-speed Internet (wirelessly), must have Windows XP, Vista or newer Windows operating system software installed, along with a Microsoft Office software suite containing Word and Excel, and must have the…
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor will, at all times and without notice to Franchisee, have the right to independently and remotely access and view Franchisee’s Computer System as described in Section 4 of this Agreement.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
(ii) on or before the twentieth (20th) of each month, an unaudited profit and loss statement for the Franchised Business for the preceding calendar month;
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor has the right to receive payments from suppliers on account of their dealings
Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?
YesItem 11
With that said, Franchisor did establish a Franchisee Advisory Council (“FAC”) comprised of five (5) System franchisees that serve as an advisory to us regarding the franchise system generally.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 8
We reserve the right to require you to purchase or lease any other item or services necessary to establish or operate your Franchised Business at any time in the future.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
During our fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, we did not derive any revenue on account of our franchisees’ required purchases.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We and/or our Affiliates may receive payments or other compensation from Approved Suppliers or any other suppliers on account of these suppliers’ dealings with us, you, or other Franchised Businesses in the System, such as rebates, commissions, or other forms of compensation.
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?
85Item 8
approximately 85% to 95% of your ongoing costs to operate the Franchised Business after the initial start-up phase.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
You must pay our then-current supplier or non-approved product evaluation fee when submitting your request.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
We may, but are not obligated to, grant your request to offer any products or services in connection with your Franchised Business that are not Approved Products and Services, or purchase any item or service we require you to purchase from an Approved Supplier from an alternative supplier.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
Thus, effective upon the termination or expiration and non-renewal of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees to direct the telephone company servicing Franchisee, per Franchisor’s request, to ©2026 Bubbakoo’s Franchise Systems, LLC 2026 Franchise Agreement 21 1627053438.2 disconnect the telephone number used in connection…
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor will, as it deems appropriate in its sole discretion, conduct inspections and/or audits of the Franchised Business and Premises to ensure that Franchisee is operating its Franchised Business in compliance with the terms of this Agreement, the Manuals and the System standards and specifications.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 11
We may supplement, revise or otherwise modify the Manuals, as we deem necessary or prudent in our sole discretion, which may, among other things, provide new operations concepts and ideas.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 12
You may only operate your Franchised Business from the Premises we approve.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesItem 11
G. Website and Internet Use Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you must not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with the Franchised Business, including…
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 11
You are required to expend $5,000 to promote and advertise the grand opening of your Franchised Business within your Designated Territory
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
you must expend a minimum of one percent (1%) of the Gross Sales of your Restaurant each calendar month (based on the Gross Sales of the Franchised Business during the preceding calendar month) on local advertising and marketing
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesFranchise agreement
6. In connection with the required guest loyalty platform, you must pay us or our designated provider the then-current loyalty platform fee, which is currently $150 per month (the “Loyalty Fee”).
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
Approved Suppliers We have the right to require you to purchase any items or services necessary to operate your Franchised Business from a supplier that we approve or designate (each, an “Approved Supplier”), which may include us or our affiliate(s) (whether existing or otherwise formed in the future).
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
(iii) certain signage, equipment, furniture and fixtures you must purchase in connection with your Franchised Business, including our designated POS System, certain paper goods, menus, and other items bearing the Proprietary Marks that you must use in connection with your Franchised Business;
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesFranchise agreement
With the exception of the Initial Franchise Fee, Franchisee shall pay all fees and other amounts due to Franchisor and/or its affiliates under this Agreement through an electronic funds transfer program (the “EFT Program”), under which Franchisor automatically deducts all payments owed to Franchisor under this…
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee agrees and acknowledges that Franchisor has set forth policies and guidelines regarding Franchisee’s redemption of gift cards at the Franchised Business that were purchased at a BUBBAKOO’S BURRITOS Restaurant other than the Franchised Business (and vice versa), along with directives and ©2026 Bubbakoo’s…
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
Your Restaurant must, at all times, be managed and staffed with at least one (1) individual who has successfully completed our Initial Training Program.
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesItem 16
You may not use nor sell any products, materials, ingredients, supplies, paper goods, uniforms, fixtures, furnishings, signs, or equipment which does not meet our standards and specifications, unless approved in writing.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
Currently, you must purchase our designated POS System that will use the software we designate.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We also have the right to, at any time without notice, electronically and independently connect with your Computer System to monitor or retrieve data stored on the Computer System (or for any other purpose we deem necessary).
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor may, as it deems appropriate in its discretion, develop additional and refresher training courses, and require Franchisee and its management to attend such courses.
The vendor opportunity at Bubbakoo's Burritos
Bubbakoo's Burritos is a quick-service restaurant chain headquartered in New Jersey with 145 total units, 135 of which are franchised. The brand reported an average unit volume (AUV) of $938,646 in its 2026 FDD and achieved 11.5% year-over-year unit growth. For software vendors, the opportunity is defined by a franchisor that exerts clear control over technology selection, mandating specific systems rather than leaving decisions to individual franchisees. With 135 franchised locations operating under these mandates, a vendor that can integrate with or replace the mandated stack gains access to a concentrated, growing base of locations.
Who controls software purchasing
Technology purchasing authority sits at the franchisor level. The 2026 FDD lists Christopher Ives as Chief Executive Officer and Austin LeFevre as Chief Financial Officer. No separate Chief Information Officer or VP of Technology is named, which suggests that the CEO and CFO are directly involved in software evaluation and procurement decisions. Joseph St. Geme serves as President and Secretary, and John Clifton as Treasurer, rounding out the executive team. When pitching Bubbakoo's Burritos, vendors should target the CEO and CFO as the likely economic buyers for any system that impacts operations, financial reporting, or franchisee compliance.
Mandated and current tech stack
Item 11 of the 2026 FDD mandates two systems: Revel for point-of-sale and QuickBooks by Intuit Inc. for accounting. No other operational, HR, inventory, or marketing technology systems are listed as mandated or recommended. This narrow mandated stack creates a greenfield for vendors in areas like labor scheduling, online ordering, loyalty, and business intelligence. A vendor offering a solution that integrates tightly with Revel and QuickBooks can position itself as a natural extension of the existing tech environment without requiring the franchisor to displace an incumbent.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The FDD does not include an Item 8 extract, so the formal procurement model—whether designated supplier, approved supplier, or open—is not publicly disclosed. However, the existence of mandated systems in Item 11 signals a franchisor willing to centralize technology decisions. Renewal timing offers a predictable window for technology shifts. The initial franchise term is 10 years, and franchisees have the right to two additional 5-year renewal terms. To renew, a franchisee must execute the then-current form of franchise agreement, which may contain materially different terms, including updated technology requirements. This means every 5- to 10-year cycle presents a natural inflection point where the franchisor can introduce new mandated systems across a cohort of renewing locations.
How to read the Bubbakoo's Burritos FDD
The full 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document is embedded below. Vendors should focus on Item 11 to confirm the current mandated technology vendors and identify any obligations around hardware, software upgrades, or data reporting. Item 19 contains the financial performance representations that underpin the $938,646 AUV figure. Item 1 lists the executives who control purchasing. Item 17 outlines the renewal conditions that create periodic technology refresh opportunities. Reviewing these sections will give you the factual foundation needed to build a relevant pitch for this 145-unit, HQ-controlled brand.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
172 operators run 176 mapped locations. 4 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Top states by locations
| NJ | 44 |
|---|---|
| FL | 23 |
| MD | 15 |
| PA | 14 |
| OH | 14 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind Bubbakoo's Burritos
Ownership: rocket group holdings.
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