Cascadia Pizza Co.

The vendor opportunity at Cascadia Pizza Co.

Cascadia Pizza Co. is a quick-service restaurant concept headquartered in Washington state, operating 8 total units—5 company-owned and 3 franchised—as disclosed in its 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. For software vendors, the addressable market is small but concentrated: a single HQ controls purchasing decisions across the entire system. The brand’s royalty rate is 6.0% of gross sales, and franchise agreements run for an initial term of 10 years. Average unit volume is not disclosed in the most recent FDD, so vendors should approach financial modeling with caution and rely on direct discovery conversations.

The leadership team listed in Item 1 includes Calvin Freatman (Chief Executive Officer), Christian Buck (Chief Operations Officer), Thomas Reinhard (Chief Financial Officer), Madison Faimalo (Chief of Staff), and Emily Jaqua (Marketing Director). No parent company is on file, indicating Cascadia Pizza Co. is independently owned. This flat organizational structure means a well-targeted pitch to the C-suite can reach the ultimate decision-makers without navigating layers of corporate hierarchy.

Who controls software purchasing

Software purchasing authority sits squarely at headquarters. The CEO, COO, and CFO form the core buying center for operational and financial technology. The Chief of Staff and Marketing Director are likely influencers for productivity and marketing tools, respectively. Because the system has only 3 franchised locations, franchisee-driven purchasing is minimal; the franchisor’s mandates carry full weight. Vendors should prepare to demonstrate ROI at the system level rather than per-unit, given the small footprint.

Mandated and current tech stack

The 2026 FDD mandates Square by Block, Inc. as the point-of-sale system. No other technology vendors are named as mandated or recommended in the filing. This creates a clear opening for complementary software: above-store reporting, inventory management, labor scheduling, loyalty, and delivery integration tools that sit alongside or on top of Square. Any pitch should acknowledge the existing Square investment and position your solution as an additive layer rather than a rip-and-replace, unless you are a POS competitor with a compelling migration story.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

Item 8 of the FDD—which typically outlines procurement restrictions, designated suppliers, and rebate structures—was not extracted in our corpus. As a result, the brand’s formal procurement model is not publicly known. Vendors should clarify during initial conversations whether Cascadia Pizza Co. operates an approved-supplier program or allows franchisees open purchasing discretion for non-mandated categories.

Renewal terms from Item 17 provide a timing signal. Franchisees must give 180 days’ prior written notice to renew, sign the then-current form of Franchise Agreement, pay a renewal fee, and remodel to meet current standards. The renewal term is 10 years. Because the system is young and small, renewal-driven tech evaluations may be rare. Instead, watch for new unit openings or a system-wide technology refresh that could open a window for vendor evaluation.

How to read the Cascadia Pizza Co. FDD

The full 2026 FDD is embedded below. Key sections for software vendors include Item 1 (executives and ownership), Item 11 (mandated technology and franchisor assistance), Item 8 (procurement restrictions, if present), and Item 17 (renewal and transfer conditions). Reviewing these sections directly will help you understand the contractual landscape before engaging the leadership team. The FDD is filed with state franchise regulators and represents the most current public disclosure for the brand.

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