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HQ-led decisions
Cricket's Candy Creations
Retail foodSoftware purchasing at Cricket's Candy Creations is controlled by Leila “Cricket” Azima, the brand's Sole Member. The company currently mandates QuickBooks by Intuit Inc. and operates a single company-owned location, making this a highly centralized, single-buyer opportunity for vendors.
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Live signals
Total units
1
0 franchised
Unit growth YoY
—
vs prior filing
AUV
$444K
Item 19, 2024
Royalty
7%
of gross sales
Ad fund
1%
national + local
Initial fee
$50K
per unit
Investment range
$163K–$296K
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, before rent, labour or any technology fee.
8%of gross sales (FY2026)
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.
QuickBooks
ade any computer hardware or software during the term of the Franchise, and if we choose to do so, there are no limitations on the cost and frequency of this obligation. Software: QuickBooks -payroll,
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
27 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 2 explicit no's; 5 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?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall use such customer data management, sales data management, administrative, bookkeeping, accounting, and inventory control procedures and systems as Cricket’s Candy Creations may specify in the Manual or otherwise in writing.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall provide such periodic financial reports as Cricket’s Candy Creations may require in the Manual or otherwise in writing, including: (i) a monthly profit and loss statement and balance sheet for the Business within 30 days after the end of each calendar month; (ii) an annual financial statement…
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
We have the right to require you to purchase any items or services necessary to operate your location from a supplier that we approve or designate (“Approved Supplier & Vendors”), which may include us or our affiliate(s).
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesFranchise agreement
Cricket’s Candy Creations may change any such requirement or change the status of any vendor.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
We will not derive revenue from the required purchases and leases by franchisees.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesFranchise agreement
Cricket’s Candy Creations may receive rebates, payments or other consideration from vendors in connection with purchases by franchisees.
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?
50Item 8
We estimate that the required purchases and leases of goods and services to operate your business are 50% to 80% of your total purchases and leases of goods and services to operate your business.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you want to use a supplier that is not on our list of approved suppliers, you must request our approval in writing.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
notify the telephone, internet, email, electronic network, directory, and listing entities of the termination or expiration of Franchisee’s right to use any numbers, addresses, domain names, locators, directories and listings associated with any of the Marks, and authorize their transfer to Cricket’s Candy Creations…
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee must at all times comply with payment card industry data security standards (PCI-DSS).
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
Cricket’s Candy Creations may enter the premises of the Business from time to time during normal business hours and conduct an inspection.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 8
We may issue new specifications and standards for any aspect of our brand system, or modify existing specifications and standards, at any time by revising our Manual and/or issuing new written directives (which may be communicated to you by any method we choose).
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
Your site is subject to our approval.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall not conduct any marketing, advertising, or public relations activities (including in-store marketing materials, websites, online advertising, social media marketing or presence, and sponsorships) that have not been approved by Cricket’s Candy Creations.
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 11
In addition to the Local Advertising Requirement, you will be required to expend $6,000 to $9,000 in connection with pre-opening sales activities and other initial launch promotional activities designed to increase visibility of your location within your Designated Territory.
Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall spend at least 5% of Gross Sales each month on marketing the Business.
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesFranchise agreement
At its own expense, Franchisee shall sell or otherwise issue gift cards, certificates, or other pre-paid systems, and participate in any customer loyalty programs, membership/subscription programs, or customer incentive programs, designated by Cricket’s Candy Creations, in the manner specified by Cricket’s Candy…
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesFranchise agreement
If a Market Cooperative for the geographic area encompassing the Location is established during the term of this Agreement, Franchisee shall become a member of such Market Cooperative within 30 days.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
We have the right to require you to purchase any items or services necessary to operate your location from a supplier that we approve or designate (“Approved Supplier & Vendors”), which may include us or our affiliate(s).
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We have the right to require you to purchase any items or services necessary to operate your location from a supplier that we approve or designate (“Approved Supplier & Vendors”), which may include us or our affiliate(s).
Payments
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 royalty fees and other amounts due to us by pre- authorized bank draft.
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesFranchise agreement
At its own expense, Franchisee shall sell or otherwise issue gift cards, certificates, or other pre-paid systems, and participate in any customer loyalty programs, membership/subscription programs, or customer incentive programs, designated by Cricket’s Candy Creations, in the manner specified by Cricket’s Candy…
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
Your location must, at all times, be managed by and staffed with at least one (1) individual who has successfully completed the Owner/Operator Module of our Initial Training Program.
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall cause its personnel to comply with any dress attire, uniform, personal appearance and hygiene standards set forth in the Manual.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase (or lease) the point-of-sale software and hardware, and related software and hardware, that we specify.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall give Cricket’s Candy Creations unlimited access to Franchisee’s point of sale system and other software systems used in the Business, by any means designated by Cricket’s Candy Creations.
Sales and CRM
Must the franchisee use a CRM system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
The system will include our currently required CRM/POS system, credit card processing system, and accounting platform, such as QuickBooks.
The filing answers no to 2 questions
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 20
- Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?Item 8
The vendor opportunity at Cricket's Candy Creations
Cricket's Candy Creations presents a micro-opportunity for software vendors. The brand operates exactly 1 unit, which is company-owned. The number of franchised units is not disclosed in the most recent FDD, and year-over-year unit growth is not available. With an Average Unit Volume (AUV) of $443,813.38, the single location generates meaningful revenue, but the total addressable market for any software sale is limited to this one site. Vendors should view this as a single-account sale rather than a scalable franchise rollout.
The royalty rate is 7.0% of gross sales, and the initial franchise term is 10 years. Renewal is possible for up to 2 additional 5-year terms, but this requires the franchisee to sign the then-current agreement, renovate to current standards, and execute a general release. These conditions suggest that any software embedded in the franchise system would need to survive a renewal cycle that resets contractual obligations.
Who controls software purchasing
All software purchasing authority rests with Leila “Cricket” Azima, the brand's Sole Member. The FDD lists no other executives, no parent company, and no operator footprint. This is the ultimate centralized buying center: a single individual who owns the brand and operates the sole location. For a vendor, the sales motion is straightforward—identify and engage Ms. Azima directly. There is no multi-layered approval process, no franchisee influence, and no field operators to win over.
Mandated and current tech stack
The only technology system mandated in the 2026 FDD is QuickBooks by Intuit Inc. This accounting software is required for franchisees, though with only one company-owned unit currently operating, the mandate applies to the brand's own operations. No point-of-sale, inventory management, payroll, or other operational systems are disclosed as mandated or recommended. This leaves a wide-open landscape for vendors offering complementary solutions, provided they can integrate with or replace QuickBooks in the brand's workflow.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 of the FDD, which typically describes procurement requirements such as designated suppliers or approved vendor programs, contains no extract. This means the brand's procurement model is not publicly disclosed. Vendors should assume an open procurement environment until they confirm otherwise during the sales process.
Timing a software pitch is not constrained by a large franchise renewal calendar. With only one unit and a 10-year initial term, the next natural contract window would be a renewal, which is years away. However, because the brand is small and owner-operated, the decision cycle is likely short and can be triggered at any time by an operational need or a compelling value proposition.
How to read the Cricket's Candy Creations FDD
The 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document is the definitive source for understanding the brand's obligations, restrictions, and technology requirements. Key items for software vendors include Item 11 (franchisor's assistance, advertising, computer systems, and training), which surfaces the QuickBooks mandate, and Item 8 (restrictions on sources of products and services), which in this case is silent. Item 1 identifies the sole member as the franchisor entity, confirming the centralized decision-making structure. The embedded PDF viewer below contains the full filing. For a ranked target list of franchise brands matched to your software category, FranCloud can help.
Questions vendors ask
Cricket's Candy Creations, answered from the filing
Leila “Cricket” Azima, the Sole Member, is the sole decision-maker for all software purchases, as no other executives or operators are listed in the FDD.
The 2026 FDD mandates QuickBooks by Intuit Inc. No other point-of-sale or operational technology systems are disclosed as mandated or recommended.
There is 1 total unit, which is company-owned. The number of franchised units is not disclosed in the most recent FDD.
The procurement model is not disclosed in the most recent FDD. Item 8, which typically outlines designated or approved supplier requirements, contains no extract.
With a 10-year initial term and no disclosed unit growth, renewal-driven windows are distant. A successor agreement for 2 additional 5-year terms requires compliance and a signed release.
The 2026 FDD is filed with state franchise regulators. You can read the full document using the embedded PDF viewer below.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
1 operators run 1 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit1
Top states by locations
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