ITEM 14 PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION There are no patents or registered copyrights that are material to the franchise, and there are no pending patent applications. We do claim copyright protection and proprietary rights in the original materials used in the System, including our recipes and procedures, menus, manuals, bulletins, correspondence and communications with our franchisees, training, advertising, and promotional materials, the content and designed of our web site, and other written materials under the operation of OH K-DOG & EGG TOAST Restaurants and the System (“Copyrighted Works”). There is no presently effective determination of the U.S. Copyright Office (Library of Congress) or any court affecting our copyrights. There is no currently effective agreement that limits our right to use and/or license our copyrights. We are not obligated by the franchise agreement, or otherwise, to protect any rights you have to use the copyrights. We have no actual knowledge of any infringements that could materially affect the ownership, use, or licensing of the copyrights. You may not use any of our copyrighted works on the Internet without our written permission. This includes display of the copyrighted works on commercial websites, gaming websites, and social networking websites (such as FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, or TWITTER). You and your employees must maintain the confidentiality of all information contained in the Manual and other information that we consider confidential, proprietary or trade secret information. “Confidential Information” means all trade secrets, the Standards, and other elements of the System; all customer information; all information contained in the Manuals; our proprietary recipes and standards and specifications for product preparation, packaging and service; financial information; marketing data; vendor and supplier information; all other knowledge, trade secrets, or know-how concerning the methods of operation of the Franchised Business which may be communicated to you, or of which you may be apprised,
From the filings
C2C Group
Quick service restaurantSoftware purchasing decisions at C2C Group are driven from HQ, where Co-Founders and Managing Members Kenny Jang and Jeff Chang are the primary points of contact. The brand currently mandates only social media platforms—Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter—in its 2025 FDD, leaving a wide-open technology landscape across 26 franchised units, heavily concentrated in Texas and New York.
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Live signals
Ordinary royalty terms
4% component; full terms unconfirmed
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Recorded percentage components
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1recorded components (FY2025)
15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
Systems named in Item 11 of this filing. None is recorded as mandated here, which is not the same as the filing mandating nothing. Read Item 11 before treating the category as open.
OH K-DOG & EGG TOAST Franchise Disclosure Document | 2024 23 You may not use the Marks or any part or derivative of the Mark on the Internet, except as expressly permitted in writing. This prohibition includes use of the Marks or any derivative of the Marks as part of any URL or domain name, as well as their registration as part of any user name on any gaming website or social networking web site (such as FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, or TWITTER), whether or not such social media platform is used for commercial gain, or as part of any unauthorized email address. You must promptly notify us of any suspected unauthorized use of, or any challenge to the validity of the Marks or Copyrighted Works (defined below in Item 14), or any challenge to our ownership of, or license to use and to license others to use, or your right to use, the Marks or Copyrighted Works. We have the right to direct and control any administrative proceeding or litigation or other adjudicative proceeding involving the Marks or Copyrighted Works, including any settlement of the proceeding. We or our affiliate has the right, but is not obligated, to take action against uses by others that may constitute infringement of the Marks or Copyrighted Works. We will defend you against any third-party claim, suit, or demand arising out of your use of the Marks or Copyrighted Works. If we determine that you have used the Marks and Copyrighted Works properly, we will pay the cost of the defense, including the cost of any judgment or settlement. If we determine that you were using the Marks or Copyrighted Works improperly, you must pay the cost of the defense, including the cost of any judgment or settlement. In regard to any litigation under your use of the Marks or Copyrighted Works, you must sign all documents that we require and do all things that we consider necessary to carry out the defense or prosecution, which may include becoming a nominal party to any legal action. Unless the action is the result of your use of the Marks or Copyrighted Marks in a manner inconsistent with the terms of the franchise agreement, we will reimburse you for your out-of-pocket litigation costs in doing these acts. We have the right to designate new, modified and/or replacement Marks for your use and to require you to use the new, modified or replacement Marks in addition to or in lieu of any previously designated Marks. You must comply with the directive, at your expense, within 60 days following your receipt of written notice of the change.
ITEM 14 PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION There are no patents or registered copyrights that are material to the franchise, and there are no pending patent applications. We do claim copyright protection and proprietary rights in the original materials used in the System, including our recipes and procedures, menus, manuals, bulletins, correspondence and communications with our franchisees, training, advertising, and promotional materials, the content and designed of our web site, and other written materials under the operation of OH K-DOG & EGG TOAST Restaurants and the System (“Copyrighted Works”). There is no presently effective determination of the U.S. Copyright Office (Library of Congress) or any court affecting our copyrights. There is no currently effective agreement that limits our right to use and/or license our copyrights. We are not obligated by the franchise agreement, or otherwise, to protect any rights you have to use the copyrights. We have no actual knowledge of any infringements that could materially affect the ownership, use, or licensing of the copyrights. You may not use any of our copyrighted works on the Internet without our written permission. This includes display of the copyrighted works on commercial websites, gaming websites, and social networking websites (such as FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, or TWITTER). You and your employees must maintain the confidentiality of all information contained in the Manual and other information that we consider confidential, proprietary or trade secret information. “Confidential Information” means all trade secrets, the Standards, and other elements of the System; all customer information; all information contained in the Manuals; our proprietary recipes and standards and specifications for product preparation, packaging and service; financial information; marketing data; vendor and supplier information; all other knowledge, trade secrets, or know-how concerning the methods of operation of the Franchised Business which may be communicated to you, or of which you may be apprised,
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
26 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 5 explicit no's; 3 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
We have the right to independently access all information and financial data recorded by the system for daily polling, audit, and sales verification.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
No later than the tenth business day following the end of each Accounting Period, you shall provide to Franchisor a copy of the Accounting Period’s profit and loss statement.
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor may establish commissaries and distribution facilities owned and operated by Franchisor or an Affiliate that Franchisor may designate as an approved supplier.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 16
We may also add, eliminate, or modify the use of pre- approved vendors and manufacturers providing goods and services.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
842867Item 8
During our fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, we derived $842,867 in revenue from franchisee purchases or leases, which represented 41.39% of our total revenue of $591,646.
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?
65Item 8
approximately 65% of your ongoing purchases in the operation of the Franchised Business.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor also shall have the right to impose a reasonable testing fee.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you propose to purchase from an unapproved source any items for service for which we have identified designated or approved supplier(s), you must request our approval.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesItem 17
We may, at our option, assume all telephone numbers for the Restaurant.
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
you agree that you shall cause the 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 credit…
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor has the right to enter upon the Restaurant premises during regular business hours for purposes of conducting quality assurance audits and mystery shops and to assess customer satisfaction.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
You acknowledge that the System, the Manuals, and the products and services offered by the Franchised Business may be modified, (such as, but not limited to, the addition, deletion, and modification of menu items, operating procedures, products and services) from time to time by Franchisor.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 8
You must acquire a site for your Restaurant that meets our site selection criteria and that we approve.
Marketing
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 11
You must conduct the grand opening and initial marketing campaign according to the plan and budget.
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesFranchise agreement
9.6.1. You shall participate in and offer to your customers:
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesItem 11
If a Cooperative is established for an area in which any Restaurant is located, you must become a member of the Cooperative and participate in the Cooperative.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You are required to purchase from our approved or designated suppliers or distributors all products and services necessary to construct and operate the franchised business
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You are required to purchase from our approved or designated suppliers or distributors all products and services necessary to construct and operate the franchised business, including: (1) fixtures, furniture, equipment, signs, items of decor, and audio/visual systems
Payments
Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase the POS computer hardware and software from our approved suppliers.
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesFranchise agreement
You shall participate in Franchisor’s then-current electronic funds transfer program.
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesFranchise agreement
(a) all customer loyalty and reward programs;
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
ITEM 15 OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISED BUSINESS The Restaurant must be supervised on-premises by an individual you designate as your “Operations Manager.” If you are an individual, you will be the Operations Manager.
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You shall cause all employees, while working at the Restaurant, to present a neat and clean appearance and to wear uniforms of such color, design, and other specifications as Franchisor may designate from time to time;
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You shall acquire and use only the point-of-sale cash registers and computer systems and equipment that Franchisor prescribes for use by OH K-DOG & EGG TOAST Restaurants (“POS System”), and adhere to Franchisor’s requirements for use.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We may independently poll your Gross Revenues and other information input and compiled by your POS System from a remote location.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor may charge a reasonable tuition for these additional courses, seminars, or other training programs, and you are responsible for all training-related costs and expenses including, without limitation, salary, travel, lodging, and dining costs for all employees who participate in the training.
The filing answers no to 5 questions
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 20
- Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?Item 8
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?Franchise agreement
- Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?Franchise agreement
- 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
The vendor opportunity at C2C Group
The C2C Group operates as an independently owned quick-service restaurant brand with 26 total units, all franchised. With no company-owned locations and a lean HQ, the system presents a concentrated addressable market heavily weighted toward Texas (10 units) and New York (7 units), followed by Georgia (5), Oklahoma (2), and Florida (2). The remaining units are spread across other states. Average unit volumes are not disclosed in the 2025 FDD, and year-over-year unit growth figures are not available. For software vendors, the small unit count means a relationship with HQ could quickly influence all 26 locations, but there is no multi-unit operator to leverage—all 37 mapped operators are single-unit franchisees.
The brand's independence—no parent company is on file—means decisions sit squarely with the co-founders. This is a classic top-down sales opportunity where one conversation at HQ can unlock system-wide adoption, assuming the franchisor chooses to mandate or recommend a solution.
Who controls software purchasing
According to Item 1 of the 2025 FDD, control rests with Kenny Jang and Jeff Chang, the Co-Founders and Managing Members. No other executives, IT leads, or operations directors are listed, which heavily implies these two individuals are the sole decision-makers for any corporate-level vendor selection. Vendors pitching C2C Group should prepare a value proposition that speaks directly to a founder-operator dynamic—cost efficiency, franchisee compliance simplicity, and operational visibility are likely to resonate more than enterprise-scale feature lists.
Because all 26 units are run by single-unit operators, there is no middle tier of multi-unit franchisees who might influence or standardize technology on their own. The path to a system-wide deal runs entirely through the HQ team.
Mandated and current tech stack
The 2025 FDD explicitly names only three technology systems: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. These are mandated platforms, likely for brand-level marketing and social presence. No point-of-sale, online ordering, loyalty, inventory, labor scheduling, or back-office systems are named in the franchisor's mandated or recommended technology list. This suggests a highly decentralized tech environment where each franchisee independently selects their own operational software.
For software vendors, this is both an opportunity and a challenge. The absence of an incumbent POS or management platform means no rip-and-replace friction. However, selling into 26 individual operators requires a different motion than a single HQ mandate. A vendor that can demonstrate value to both the franchisees (day-to-day operations) and HQ (aggregated reporting, brand consistency) would be best positioned.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The procurement signal from Item 8 is not available in the current data set. Without a published designated-supplier list or approved-vendor program, the default assumption is that franchisees have freedom of choice. This open procurement model means a vendor can approach operators directly at any time, though a top-down HQ endorsement would dramatically accelerate adoption.
Timing around contract events is guided by Item 17. The initial franchise term is 10 years. At the end of that term, a franchisee in good standing can renew for two additional consecutive five-year terms, but must sign the then-current franchise agreement, which may include materially different terms, updated technology requirements, or new fees. These renewal windows—starting at year 10 and again at years 15 and 20—are natural inflection points where HQ could introduce new mandatory technology standards. Vendors should track the age of units and identify franchisees approaching their initial 10-year mark as prime targets for replacement or new-implementation conversations.
How to read the C2C Group FDD
The full 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document is available below. Use it to cross-reference unit counts, executive names, fee structures, and any technology mandates not captured here. Pay close attention to Item 8 (designated suppliers) and Item 11 (franchisor's obligations) for the most actionable procurement intelligence. For a complete, ranked target list of franchisees including contact signals and tech-stack gaps, FranCloud can help.
Ordinary royalty terms
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Questions vendors ask
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
37 operators run 37 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Top states by locations
| TX | 10 |
|---|---|
| NY | 7 |
| GA | 5 |
| OK | 2 |
| FL | 2 |
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