Facebook
Mandatorying the required amount. You must have our approval of any marketing materials that you use. You may not maintain a World Wide Web site or a presence or advertise on the Internet, Facebook, blog, Twit
From the filings
HQ-led decisions
Coastal Angler Magazine
Retail non foodSoftware purchasing at Coastal Angler Magazine is controlled at the franchisor level, with Benjamin Martin (Chairman) and Tracy Patterson (COO) listed as key executives in the 2026 FDD. The system mandates Adobe Creative Suite and QuickBooks Online Standard, signaling a lean, standardized tech environment. With 34 total units (33 franchised, 1 company-owned), the addressable market is small but concentrated, making targeted outreach to HQ the primary path for vendors.
For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.
Live signals
Total units
34
33 franchised
Unit growth YoY
0%
vs prior filing
AUV
—
Item 19, 2026
Royalty
8%
of gross sales
Ad fund
—
national + local
Initial fee
$25K
per unit
Investment range
$29K–$35K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
2 years
from the filing
Item 19
No 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.
8%+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.
QuickBooks
r hardware to establish or operate the Business, but we do specify the standards for computer and communication equipment and Internet access. You will be required to subscribe to Quickbooks online st
Twitter
al Angler marks without our prior written consent, which may be withheld in our sole judgment. We retain vendors to establish, maintain and manage internet web pages, Facebook and Twitter accounts and
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
We will have independent access to these types of generated and stored information via modem.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You must also submit to Coastal Angler Magazine current financial statements and other reports as Coastal Angler Magazine may reasonably request to evaluate or compile research data on any operational aspect of the Business.
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
We may name ourselves or our affiliates as an exclusive supplier of a service or product.
Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?
YesItem 20
The following independent franchise association has asked that their contact information be included in this disclosure document.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 8
We may specify a new service or product as a required product or service within 30 days’ notice to you.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
our Gross Revenues from purchases by franchises of product and services were $0 or 0% of our total revenues of $802,340.00.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We may also derive some rebate revenue from designated and approved suppliers through a program which will serve to partially reimburse us for our costs in the initial sourcing, approval and ongoing monitoring of compliance with our quality standards by our suppliers.
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?
5Item 8
We estimate that the cost of purchases from designated or approved suppliers represents approximately 2% to 4% of your total purchases in connection with the establishment of your Business, and between 5% and 10% of your ongoing expenses.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you would like to purchase any product or service from another supplier, you may request our Supplier Approval Criteria and Request Form.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
B. Immediately discontinue the use of all Marks, signs, structures, forms of advertising, telephone listings and service, the Manual, and all materials and products of any kind which are identified or associated with the System and return all these materials and products to Coastal Angler Magazine and, at Coastal…
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
you agree that you will cause the franchise business to meet all applicable security standards developed by the Payment Card Industry Standards Council or its successor, the standards set by applicable privacy laws, regulations and state and federal governmental agencies, and other regulations and industry standards…
Franchise management
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
Coastal Angler Magazine may revise the Manual from time to time.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesFranchise agreement
Accordingly, you may not establish an internet web site, blog, bulletin board, chat room, barter exchange, home page, marketplace, Facebook page, Twitter account or any other electronic media form (collectively, “web-site”) advertising the franchise business, or use our name or Marks, or any of its derivatives, in a…
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesItem 11
You must participate in an Advertising Pool when it is established in the territory where your Business is located.
Operations
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesFranchise agreement
You may purchase the supplies required for the operation of the Business only from us or approved manufacturers or suppliers.
People
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Only signs, advertising and promotional material, services, equipment, supplies, uniforms, and furnishings that meet Coastal Angler Magazine standards and specifications will be used by the Business.
Point of sale
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We will have independent access to these types of generated and stored information via modem.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
In addition to opening assistance, for an additional fee, Coastal Angler will provide on-site training as needed.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesFranchise agreement
Attendance at all annual conventions is also mandatory.
The filing answers no to 5 questions
- Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?Item 8
- Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?Item 11
- Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
- 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
- Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?Item 8
The vendor opportunity at Coastal Angler Magazine
Coastal Angler Magazine operates 34 units across the US, with 33 franchised locations and a single company-owned unit. The brand is independently owned, with no parent company on file. For software vendors, this represents a compact, centrally controlled target. The franchisor mandates specific technology, meaning any software sale must align with HQ’s existing stack and procurement preferences. The operator footprint is minimal, with only 1 mapped operator in Massachusetts, suggesting a highly concentrated decision-making structure.
Who controls software purchasing
According to the 2026 FDD, the board and executive team at Coastal Angler Magazine includes Benjamin Martin as Chairman of the Board, Tracy Patterson as Chief Operating Officer and Director, and Edward Chu as Director. Joseph D. Woody is listed as a Sales Representative. Given the small unit count and the presence of mandated software, purchasing decisions for technology are almost certainly made at the HQ level by these individuals. Vendors should direct their outreach to the COO or Chairman, as they are the most likely buyers for operational and financial software.
Mandated and current tech stack
The FDD explicitly mandates two software systems: Adobe Creative Suite and QuickBooks Online Standard by Intuit Inc. Adobe Creative Suite points to a design- and content-heavy operation, typical for a magazine brand. QuickBooks Online Standard indicates standardized financial management across the system. No other operational, POS, or CRM systems are disclosed as mandated or recommended. This lean tech stack suggests opportunities for vendors offering complementary tools that integrate with QuickBooks or Adobe, but any pitch must acknowledge these existing mandates.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 of the FDD, which typically outlines procurement restrictions, contains no extract in the available data. This means the procurement model—whether designated supplier, approved supplier, or open—is not publicly disclosed. Vendors should inquire directly about supplier approval processes. On renewals, Item 17 states that franchisees in good standing may renew for additional 10-year terms, subject to a $2,500 renewal fee, modernization of the business, and signing a general release. The franchisor may require a new franchise agreement with materially different terms, though the initial fee is waived. These 10-year cycles may create natural windows for technology evaluation and adoption, though no specific contract dates are provided.
How to read the Coastal Angler Magazine FDD
The 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document for Coastal Angler Magazine is the primary source for all the data cited here. It includes details on unit counts, ownership, executive leadership, mandated technology, and renewal terms. The embedded PDF viewer below provides full access to the document. Review Item 1 for executive and ownership details, Item 11 for mandated systems, and Item 17 for renewal and modernization requirements that may trigger software purchases. For vendors building a ranked target list of franchise systems, this FDD offers a clear, if narrow, picture of the opportunity. To see how Coastal Angler Magazine compares to other franchise brands in your ideal customer profile, explore FranCloud’s targeting tools.
Questions vendors ask
Coastal Angler Magazine, answered from the filing
The 2026 FDD lists Benjamin Martin (Chairman) and Tracy Patterson (COO) as directors. Given the small size and mandated tech, purchasing authority likely rests with these senior leaders.
The FDD mandates Adobe Creative Suite and QuickBooks Online Standard by Intuit Inc. No POS or other operational systems are disclosed as mandated.
There are 34 total units: 33 franchised and 1 company-owned. The operator footprint shows 1 mapped operator in Massachusetts.
The FDD does not include an Item 8 procurement extract, so whether they use designated suppliers, approved suppliers, or an open model is not disclosed.
Renewal terms are 10 years, with a $2,500 renewal fee and modernization requirement. Contract windows may align with these 10-year cycles, but specific timing is not disclosed.
The 2026 FDD is filed with state franchise regulators. You can view it using the embedded PDF viewer below this section.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
48 operators run 48 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit48
Top states by locations
| FL | 28 |
|---|---|
| NC | 3 |
| GA | 3 |
| MA | 2 |
| MS | 2 |
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Primary franchise filings · updated June 2026. Every figure is source-traceable and QA-checked.