You must purchase a computer system (“Computer System”) that consists of the following hardware and software: (a) iMac computer with 21.5 inch screen, iPads, digital signage flat panel (minimum size 52”) and computer; and (b) Ring Central, our designated scheduling software, and QuickBooks online. We estimate the cost of purchasing the Computer System will be between $3,850 to $9,850. The Computer System will manage the daily workflow of the Bubbly Paws Business, coordinate the customer ordering experience, track inventory, retail sales and other information. You must record all Gross Sales on the Computer System. You must store all data and information in the Computer System that we designate, and report data and information in the manner we specify. The Computer System will generate reports on the Gross Sales of your Bubbly Paws Business. You must also maintain a high-speed Internet connection at the Premises of the Bubbly Paws Business. In addition to offering and accepting Bubbly Paws gift cards and loyalty cards, you must accept all credit cards and debit cards that we determine.
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Bubbly Paws
Personal servicesBubbly Paws operates all 5 of its personal-services units directly, with an AUV of $311,621. Item 11 mandates QuickBooks Online for accounting — the only technology system named in the filing. With every unit company-run, there's a single buying center: the leadership team named in Item 2.
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Recorded percentage components
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15% reference
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What the franchisor requires
29 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 2 explicit no's; 3 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
You must purchase a computer system (“Computer System”) that consists of the following hardware and software: (a) iMac computer with 21.5 inch screen, iPads, digital signage flat panel (minimum size 52”) and computer; and (b) Ring Central, our designated scheduling software, and QuickBooks online.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
We (or our designee) have the right to independently access the electronic information and data relating to your Bubbly Paws Business and to collect and use your electronic information and data in any manner, including to promote the System and the sale of Franchises.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You must also prepare annual Financial Statements within 30 days of the end of your fiscal year.
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
We are currently the only approved supplier for the Franchise Starter Package and our proprietary shampoo and conditioner.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesFranchise agreement
We may change or add approved suppliers of this Technology at any time, in our sole discretion.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
During our last fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, neither we nor our affiliates derived revenue or other material consideration as a result of franchisees’ required purchases or leases.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We and our affiliates may receive rebates from some suppliers based on your purchase of products and services and we have no obligation to pass them on to our franchisees or use them in any particular manner.
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?
53Item 8
We estimate that approximately 64% to 88% of purchases required to open your Bubbly Paws Business and 53% to 78% of purchases required to operate your Bubbly Paws Business will be from us or from other approved suppliers or under our specifications.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
We reserve the right to charge a fee {00149816.DOCX. } 13 [2022 - 2023 FDD v1F] to evaluate the proposed product, service or supplier.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesFranchise agreement
If you wish to purchase any items or supplies from a supplier that we have not approved or wish to offer any new product or service that we have not authorized in writing, you must send us a written notice specifying the supplier’s name and qualifications or product or service information and provide any additional…
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
Immediately stop using all telephone numbers, advertisements, domain names and social media accounts associated with the Franchised Business.
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You agree to comply with the then-current Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards as those standards may be revised and modified by the PCI Security Standards Council, LLC, or any successor organization or standards that we may reasonably specify.
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
At any time, we reserve the right to engage the services of one or more mystery shoppers or quality assurance inspection firms who will inspect your Franchised Business for quality control purposes.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
We can modify the Franchise Operations Manual at any time.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
We must approve the site before you sign the lease.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesFranchise agreement
You may not maintain a separate website, conduct e-commerce, or otherwise maintain a presence on the Internet in connection with your Franchised Business without our express written permission, which we may revoke at any time, in our sole discretion.
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 11
You must spend a minimum of $2,500 on approved grand opening marketing, advertising and promotion for your Bubbly Paws Business during the period beginning 60 days before and ending seven days after the opening of your Bubbly Paws Business.
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
In addition to the Brand Fund Contributions, you must spend the greater of 2% of Gross Sales or $3,000 per calendar quarter on local advertising (“Local Advertising Requirement”).
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesFranchise agreement
You agree to participate in our gift card and loyalty programs, if any, and agree to make gift cards and loyalty programs available for purchase and redemption at your Franchised Business subject to the policies and procedures contained in the Franchise Operations Manual.
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesFranchise agreement
You are required to participate in any advertising cooperative that we require for the purpose of creating and/or purchasing advertising programs for the benefit of all franchisees operating within a particular region.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase, install, maintain in sufficient supply and only use fixtures, furnishings, equipment, signs and supplies that conform to the standards and specifications described in the Franchise Operations Manual or otherwise in writing.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You must use the computer hardware and software, including the point-of-sale system that we periodically designate to operate your Bubbly Paws Business.
Payments
Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
agree to maintain, at all times, credit card relationships with the credit and debit card issuers or sponsors, check or credit verification services, payment providers, financial center services, merchant service providers, loyalty and gift cards, and electronic fund transfer systems (together, “Payment Vendors”)…
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 6
We currently require you to pay fees and other amounts due to us or our affiliates via electronic funds transfer (“EFT”) or other similar means.
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesFranchise agreement
You agree to participate in our gift card and loyalty programs, if any, and agree to make gift cards and loyalty programs available for purchase and redemption at your Franchised Business subject to the policies and procedures contained in the Franchise Operations Manual.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
You must use the computer hardware and software, including the point-of-sale system that we periodically designate to operate your Bubbly Paws Business.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We (or our designee) have the right to independently access the electronic information and data relating to your Bubbly Paws Business and to collect and use your electronic information and data in any manner, including to promote the System and the sale of Franchises.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 6
We may charge you for additional person for training additional persons, newly-hired initial training; $500 personnel, refresher training courses, per attendee per day for remedial training, advanced training additional training; and courses, and additional or special $300 per person per assistance or training you…
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesItem 11
In addition to participating in ongoing training, you must attend any national or regional meeting or conference of franchisees.
The filing answers no to 2 questions
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 11
- Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?Franchise agreement
The vendor opportunity at Bubbly Paws Bubbly Paws operates all 5 of its personal-services units directly, at an average unit volume of $311,621. With no franchised locations, this is a single-buyer system.
Who controls software purchasing Item 2 names Keith Miller as Chief Executive Officer, Patrycia Miller as President, Julie McMullen as General Manager, and Jessica Sayer as Franchise Coach. Because every unit is company-run, this leadership team is the entire purchasing committee.
Tech named in the FDD, and what is actually required Item 11 mandates QuickBooks Online by Intuit for accounting. It's the only technology system the filing names — nothing else appears as mandated, in use, or named only.
Procurement, renewals, and timing Item 8 runs an approved-supplier list: the Franchise Starter Package and proprietary shampoo and conditioner must come from Bubbly Paws or its affiliates, with a fuller designated-supplier list maintained in the Operations Manual. Franchisees may propose an alternative supplier for approval.
How to read the Bubbly Paws FDD The 2023 FDD makes a financial performance representation under Item 19 and was filed with state franchise regulators that year; it's embedded in the PDF viewer below. Talk to FranCloud for a ranked target list of comparable personal-services systems.
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Questions vendors ask
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Who runs the locations
11 operators run 11 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Top states by locations
| FL | 3 |
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| TX | 3 |
| CA | 1 |
| NC | 1 |
| SC | 1 |
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