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+7.093% units YoYHQ-led decisions
CK Franchising
Health servicesCK Franchising operates 624 health-services locations (619 franchised) and mandates a specific set of technology vendors, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Software purchasing decisions appear centralized at the franchisor level, with key executives like Chief Operating Officer Ramzi Abdine and Chief Financial Officer Ruth Azanki likely involved. For vendors, this represents a concentrated addressable market of over 600 units, primarily in California, Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Illinois.
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Total units
624
619 franchised
Unit growth YoY
+7.093%
vs prior filing
AUV
$1.28M
Item 19, 2026
Royalty
5%
of gross sales
Ad fund
—
national + local
Initial fee
$55K
per unit
Investment range
$120K–$329K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
2 years
from the filing
Item 19
Claims
from the filing
Ongoing fee load
What the operator pays every month
The recurring percentage of gross sales named in this filing. It is a floor, not a total — the filing discloses one of the two headline fees.
5%+of gross sales (FY2026)
15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
1 of these are mandated in the franchise agreement. Each is named in Item 11 of the filing, the incumbents a challenger must displace or integrate with.
WellSky
ial training on that program, if you execute the license agreement for that program. In the event that there are extenuating circumstances, we may allow a Franchisee to substitute WellSky. We do not r
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
19 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 5 explicit no's; 10 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
Similarly, we may independently access information on any web-based programs that you use, including the program related to SafetyChoice® technology services, or other technology services and equipment and data warehousing.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You must prepare and submit all reports and Financial Statements in the form and at the times CKFI requires.
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
As stated above, we are currently the designated supplier of Personal Technology Services and Equipment offered under the SafetyChoice® brand and which may be offered under other brands in the future, all of which are optional purchases.
Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?
YesItem 11
CKFI has a National Advisory Council, consisting of up to 15 franchisees elected at large by franchisees.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesFranchise agreement
CKFI may modify, cancel, withdraw and substitute the models or types of Equipment and monitoring or related services at any time following 60 days’ notice to You, and CKFI may change, substitute and add TS Suppliers at any time without notice to You.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
656977Item 8
we received revenues of $656,977, which constituted approximately 1.5% of our total revenues of $44,948,150.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We have the right to collect Allowances offered by suppliers to us based on franchisees’ purchases of products and other goods and services.
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?
12Item 8
Collectively, the goods and services described above in this Item 8 are about 12% to 20% of your total purchases and leases in establishing your Franchised Business and about 12% to 20% of your total purchases and leases, on a monthly basis, in operating the Franchised Business.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you would like to use in your Franchised Business any product (regardless of whether it bears any of the Marks) or services that you will purchase from a supplier we have not previously approved or designated, you must obtain our prior written consent and, upon our request, give us the supplier’s contact…
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
assign to CKFI all telephone numbers that have been used in Your Franchised Business
Franchise management
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
CKFI may periodically change the Standards which may necessitate, among other things, the purchase of software, equipment, supplies, furnishings, or other goods and completion of additional training by You or Your employees.
Marketing
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
Each month you must spend the greater of $1,000 or 2% of Gross Revenue on local marketing and advertising that conforms to Standards and that we have approved in the Manual or otherwise in writing.
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesItem 11
We may establish and/or coordinate marketing and sales programs, client loyalty programs, and those other programs or activities that we deem appropriate.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesFranchise agreement
CKFI is a designated supplier of Technology Services and Equipment and You must purchase all Equipment and Technology Services from CKFI or an approved third party.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You must buy or lease certain goods or services for use in connection with your Franchised Business only from approved suppliers.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
In order to meet Standards for client care and service, you must have at least two full-time employees (or equivalent) to open and operate your Franchised Business, as specified in the Manual.
Point of sale
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
Similarly, we may independently access information on any web-based programs that you use, including the program related to SafetyChoice® technology services, or other technology services and equipment and data warehousing.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
In connection with additional non- mandatory training, we may require you to pay a training fee for these additional courses, regardless of whether they are provided separately or in connection with other franchisee events, but only if we incur out-of-pocket costs associated with a speaker or other program.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesItem 6
You or your Designated Manager (a person who fulfills the function of general manager for a Franchised Business) must attend two of the following meetings each year: national, state, regional, and local meetings, meetings of CKFI-led performance management groups or successor groups designated by CKFI (provided you…
The filing answers no to 5 questions
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?Franchise agreement
- Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?Item 12
- Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?Item 11
- Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?Item 7
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
The vendor opportunity at CK Franchising
CK Franchising presents a concentrated software sales target with 619 franchised locations and only 5 company-owned units. The system generated an average unit volume of $1,277,857 in the latest disclosure year, with a 5.0% royalty rate and 10-year initial franchise terms. Year-over-year unit growth sits at 7.093%, signaling a steadily expanding footprint. For software vendors, the addressable market is essentially the entire system—619 units—since technology mandates appear to flow from the franchisor to all operators.
The operator base is predominantly single-unit: 325 operators run one location, while 31 operators control between two and nine units. No operators exceed 24 units. This fragmented ownership structure means the franchisor likely exerts strong control over technology decisions, making HQ the critical point of entry for any software sale.
Who controls software purchasing
The FDD lists Natalie Black as Director and Chief Executive Officer, Ramzi Abdine as Chief Operating Officer, and Ruth Azanki as Chief Financial Officer. With a mandated technology stack covering cloud infrastructure and operational software, purchasing authority almost certainly resides at the corporate level. The COO and CFO are the most probable buyers for operational and financial software, respectively. Scott Plumridge and Molly Fitzpatrick Centofanti serve as Directors and may influence strategic technology decisions.
Because the system has no parent company and appears independently owned, there is no external corporate procurement layer to navigate. Vendors should direct outreach to the C-suite at the California headquarters.
Mandated and current tech stack
CK Franchising mandates a specific set of technology systems. The FDD explicitly lists AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud as required, indicating a multi-cloud infrastructure strategy. Personal Technology Services and SafetyChoice® are also mandated, alongside a Scheduling Program whose vendor is not further specified. Viv Technologies and WellSky appear as additional named systems, though the FDD does not clarify whether they are mandated or recommended.
This stack suggests the franchisor prioritizes cloud infrastructure, operational safety, and scheduling. Vendors offering complementary solutions—such as workforce management, compliance, or business intelligence—may find integration opportunities with these existing systems.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 of the FDD does not extract a procurement model, so it remains unclear whether CK Franchising uses a designated supplier program, an approved supplier list, or an open procurement process. Vendors should clarify this directly with the franchisor during initial conversations.
Renewal terms in Item 17 require franchisees to sign a new Franchise Agreement, be in good standing, comply with training, give 120 days’ notice, sign a release, and pay a renewal fee. The new agreement may contain materially different terms, including higher fees, though territory remains unchanged unless mutually agreed. With 10-year terms and a growing system, renewal cycles and new unit openings create recurring windows for technology evaluation and adoption.
How to read the CK Franchising FDD
The 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document is embedded below. It contains the full legal and operational disclosures CK Franchising provides to prospective franchisees, including the mandated technology vendors, executive team, and contractual terms referenced throughout this page. Reviewing the FDD directly is the best way to validate the information here and identify additional software needs not captured in our summary.
For a ranked target list of franchise systems aligned with your software category, FranCloud can help you prioritize where to pitch next.
Questions vendors ask
CK Franchising, answered from the filing
The FDD lists Ramzi Abdine (COO) and Ruth Azanki (CFO) as key officers. Given the mandated tech stack, purchasing authority likely sits with operations and finance leadership at the corporate level.
The FDD mandates AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Personal Technology Services, SafetyChoice®, and a Scheduling Program. Viv Technologies and WellSky are also referenced as associated systems.
CK Franchising has 624 total units, of which 619 are franchised and 5 are company-owned. The operator footprint spans 356 mapped operators, with 31 multi-unit owners.
The most recent FDD does not disclose a specific procurement model in Item 8. Vendors should inquire directly about designated or approved supplier requirements during discovery.
Franchise agreements run for 10-year terms, with renewals requiring 120 days’ notice. With 7% unit growth, new openings and renewal cycles create recurring evaluation periods.
The 2026 FDD is filed with state franchise regulators. You can view the embedded PDF below to review the full disclosure document directly on this page.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
1,063 operators run 1,097 mapped locations. 31 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit1,032
2–9 units31
Top states by locations
| CA | 120 |
|---|---|
| PA | 86 |
| TX | 74 |
| FL | 72 |
| MI | 58 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind CK Franchising
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