The Computer System may in the future include proprietary software. We currently require that you license software for your POS system, franchise operating software, and all of the items that are currently included in our Technology Fee. The Technology Fee is currently $1,550 per month and currently includes your access to and accounts for our digital ordering infrastructure through Olo (including Mealtime, Catering and Olo Engage), the Punchh loyalty program and mobile application, Yelp and guest sentiment closed-loop ticketing, Restaurant365 back-office software, Soundtrack music services, digital menu board licenses through CRI, and restaurant operations assessment reporting and corrective action dashboards through Crunchtime. The Technology Fee is subject to an annual increase of up to 10%, compounded annually on a cumulative basis, whether or not we implement an increase in any prior year. The monthly cost of the POS software currently ranges from $800 to $1,200. You must pay the then- current costs for these licenses to our designated vendors. In addition, you must obtain licenses for certain off-the-shelf software including office suite and accounting software which licenses we estimate to be a total of $40 to $80 per month.
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You must comply with our System Standards regarding the use of social media in your Franchised Restaurant’s operation, including prohibitions on your and the Franchised Restaurant’s employees posting or blogging comments about the Franchised Restaurant or the System, other than on a website established or authorized by us (“social media” includes personal blogs, common social networks like Facebook, professional networks like LinkedIn, live-blogging tools like Twitter, SnapChat, TikTok, or Instagram, virtual worlds, file, audio and video-sharing sites, and other similar social networking or media sites or tools).
You must comply with our System Standards regarding the use of social media in your Franchised Restaurant’s operation, including prohibitions on your and the Franchised Restaurant’s employees posting or blogging comments about the Franchised Restaurant or the System, other than on a website established or authorized by us (“social media” includes personal blogs, common social networks like Facebook, professional networks like LinkedIn, live-blogging tools like Twitter, SnapChat, TikTok, or Instagram, virtual worlds, file, audio and video-sharing sites, and other similar social networking or media sites or tools). Mobile Application
You must comply with our System Standards regarding the use of social media in your Franchised Restaurant’s operation, including prohibitions on your and the Franchised Restaurant’s employees posting or blogging comments about the Franchised Restaurant or the System, other than on a website established or authorized by us (“social media” includes personal blogs, common social networks like Facebook, professional networks like LinkedIn, live-blogging tools like Twitter, SnapChat, TikTok, or Instagram, virtual worlds, file, audio and video-sharing sites, and other similar social networking or media sites or tools).
The Computer System may in the future include proprietary software. We currently require that you license software for your POS system, franchise operating software, and all of the items that are currently included in our Technology Fee. The Technology Fee is currently $1,550 per month and currently includes your access to and accounts for our digital ordering infrastructure through Olo (including Mealtime, Catering and Olo Engage), the Punchh loyalty program and mobile application, Yelp and guest sentiment closed-loop ticketing, Restaurant365 back-office software, Soundtrack music services, digital menu board licenses through CRI, and restaurant operations assessment reporting and corrective action dashboards through Crunchtime. The Technology Fee is subject to an annual increase of up to 10%, compounded annually on a cumulative basis, whether or not we implement an increase in any prior year. The monthly cost of the POS software currently ranges from $800 to $1,200. You must pay the then- current costs for these licenses to our designated vendors. In addition, you must obtain licenses for certain off-the-shelf software including office suite and accounting software which licenses we estimate to be a total of $40 to $80 per month.
The Computer System may in the future include proprietary software. We currently require that you license software for your POS system, franchise operating software, and all of the items that are currently included in our Technology Fee. The Technology Fee is currently $1,550 per month and currently includes your access to and accounts for our digital ordering infrastructure through Olo (including Mealtime, Catering and Olo Engage), the Punchh loyalty program and mobile application, Yelp and guest sentiment closed-loop ticketing, Restaurant365 back-office software, Soundtrack music services, digital menu board licenses through CRI, and restaurant operations assessment reporting and corrective action dashboards through Crunchtime. The Technology Fee is subject to an annual increase of up to 10%, compounded annually on a cumulative basis, whether or not we implement an increase in any prior year. The monthly cost of the POS software currently ranges from $800 to $1,200. You must pay the then- current costs for these licenses to our designated vendors. In addition, you must obtain licenses for certain off-the-shelf software including office suite and accounting software which licenses we estimate to be a total of $40 to $80 per month.
CRISP & GREEN® 2026-27 FDD 9 Type of Fee(1) Amount Due Date Remarks agreements for all of the Franchised Restaurants to be developed under the Area Development Agreement, you must transfer all of those agreements to the same person or entity that acquires your interest in the Area Development Agreement, and you must pay the transfer fee in connection with the transfer of each of those agreements. AUDIT Cost of audit plus Thirty days after billing The cost of the audit is payable interest at the lesser only if audit shows an of 1.5% per month understatement of at least 2% of or the highest Gross Sales for any month or was commercial contract necessitated by your failure to interest rate allowed timely furnish reports and by law on records. underpayment from the date of such underpayment RENEWAL FEE 50% of the then- Thirty days before renewal Payable when, and if, you renew current initial your Franchise Agreement. franchise fee There are other conditions to renew. PROPRIETARY The price as Due as established by us, These will be paid to us, our PRODUCTS established by the our affiliates, or the affiliates, or to other approved applicable approved applicable approved suppliers on the terms established supplier from time to supplier from time to time by the time, which may applicable approved supplier. include us or our affiliates NEW PRODUCT / $2,500 per product When billed Covers the cost of testing new SUPPLIER TESTING or supplier products or inspecting new suppliers you propose. FRANCHISOR Currently, $1,550 Monthly Payable to us for services relating TECHNOLOGY FEE per month to technology used in your Franchised Restaurant, which includes access to and accounts for our digital ordering infrastructure through Olo (including Mealtime, Catering and Olo Engage), the Punchh loyalty program and mobile application, Yelp and guest sentiment closed-loop ticketing, Restaurant365 back-office software, Soundtrack music services, digital menu board licenses through CRI, and restaurant operations assessment
You must comply with our System Standards regarding the use of social media in your Franchised Restaurant’s operation, including prohibitions on your and the Franchised Restaurant’s employees posting or blogging comments about the Franchised Restaurant or the System, other than on a website established or authorized by us (“social media” includes personal blogs, common social networks like Facebook, professional networks like LinkedIn, live-blogging tools like Twitter, SnapChat, TikTok, or Instagram, virtual worlds, file, audio and video-sharing sites, and other similar social networking or media sites or tools).
You must comply with our System Standards regarding the use of social media in your Franchised Restaurant’s operation, including prohibitions on your and the Franchised Restaurant’s employees posting or blogging comments about the Franchised Restaurant or the System, other than on a website established or authorized by us (“social media” includes personal blogs, common social networks like Facebook, professional networks like LinkedIn, live-blogging tools like Twitter, SnapChat, TikTok, or Instagram, virtual worlds, file, audio and video-sharing sites, and other similar social networking or media sites or tools).
You must comply with our System Standards regarding the use of social media in your Franchised Restaurant’s operation, including prohibitions on your and the Franchised Restaurant’s employees posting or blogging comments about the Franchised Restaurant or the System, other than on a website established or authorized by us (“social media” includes personal blogs, common social networks like Facebook, professional networks like LinkedIn, live-blogging tools like Twitter, SnapChat, TikTok, or Instagram, virtual worlds, file, audio and video-sharing sites, and other similar social networking or media sites or tools).
CRISP & GREEN® 2026-27 FDD 9 Type of Fee(1) Amount Due Date Remarks agreements for all of the Franchised Restaurants to be developed under the Area Development Agreement, you must transfer all of those agreements to the same person or entity that acquires your interest in the Area Development Agreement, and you must pay the transfer fee in connection with the transfer of each of those agreements. AUDIT Cost of audit plus Thirty days after billing The cost of the audit is payable interest at the lesser only if audit shows an of 1.5% per month understatement of at least 2% of or the highest Gross Sales for any month or was commercial contract necessitated by your failure to interest rate allowed timely furnish reports and by law on records. underpayment from the date of such underpayment RENEWAL FEE 50% of the then- Thirty days before renewal Payable when, and if, you renew current initial your Franchise Agreement. franchise fee There are other conditions to renew. PROPRIETARY The price as Due as established by us, These will be paid to us, our PRODUCTS established by the our affiliates, or the affiliates, or to other approved applicable approved applicable approved suppliers on the terms established supplier from time to supplier from time to time by the time, which may applicable approved supplier. include us or our affiliates NEW PRODUCT / $2,500 per product When billed Covers the cost of testing new SUPPLIER TESTING or supplier products or inspecting new suppliers you propose. FRANCHISOR Currently, $1,550 Monthly Payable to us for services relating TECHNOLOGY FEE per month to technology used in your Franchised Restaurant, which includes access to and accounts for our digital ordering infrastructure through Olo (including Mealtime, Catering and Olo Engage), the Punchh loyalty program and mobile application, Yelp and guest sentiment closed-loop ticketing, Restaurant365 back-office software, Soundtrack music services, digital menu board licenses through CRI, and restaurant operations assessment
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
22 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 2 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
You must provide us with unimpeded online access to your Computer System, in the manner, form, and at the times requested by us, resulting in us having independent access to the information generated and stored in the systems.
How the franchisor buys
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 8
We may revise the Approved Suppliers List and Approved Supplies List from time to time in our sole discretion.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
In addition, we and/or our affiliates may derive revenue or other material consideration based on your purchases of goods and services from our approved suppliers in the form of promotional allowances, volume discounts, rebates, and other payments that approved or required suppliers make to us and our affiliates.
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?
90Item 8
We estimate that the purchases and leases that you must make from us or our affiliates, from designated or approved suppliers, or according to our standards will represent approximately 95% of your total purchases in connection with establishing your Franchised Restaurant (excluding the franchise fee and other…
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 6
PROPRIETARY The price as Due as established by us, These will be paid to us, our PRODUCTS established by the our affiliates, or the affiliates, or to other approved applicable approved applicable approved suppliers on the terms established supplier from time to supplier from time to time by the time, which may…
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
first notify us and submit sufficient information, specifications and samples concerning such brand and/or supplier so that we can decide whether such brand complies with our specifications and standards and/or such supplier meets our approved supplier criteria.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesItem 17
cease use of any Marks; authorize transfer of obligations on 16.02 – Franchise your telephone number to us; remove all furniture, fixtures, termination/non- Agreement equipment, signs, décor, etc. that bear the marks or are renewal distinctive of the System (unless we exercise our option to purchase the Franchised…
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You must ensure that your Franchised Restaurant adheres to the standards applicable to electronic payments including PCI standards or any equivalent standards.
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesItem 11
We may audit the Franchised Restaurant at any time to ensure compliance with our systems and procedures.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 11
We reserve the right to modify or update the Operations Manual from time to time to reflect changes in our Standards, but the modifications or updates will not alter your status as a franchisee or your rights under the Franchise Agreement (except that the Franchise Agreement requires compliance with our Standards as…
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
Unless we provide our specific approval, a proposed site is deemed not approved.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesItem 11
(Franchise Agreement – Section 10.02) You must comply with our System Standards regarding the use of social media in your Franchised Restaurant’s operation, including prohibitions on your and the Franchised Restaurant’s employees posting or blogging comments about the Franchised Restaurant or the System, other than…
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 11
You must execute a grand opening marketing plan and corresponding purchase of a Grand Opening Marketing Kit from us.
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 quarter, we require you to spend an amount on local advertising equal to a specified percentage of your Gross Sales from the previous quarter of up to 2% of the prior quarter’s Gross Sales on local marketing.
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesItem 6
You will also be required to participate in our loyalty program pursuant to policies and procedures we determine and communicate to you in the Operations Manual or in other written bulletins or communications.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You must utilize our national wholesale distributor for all of your food, packaging, and beverage items you use in your Franchised Restaurant.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You may use in the operation of the Franchised Restaurant only the proprietary or nonproprietary equipment and supplies that we specify and must purchase or lease all equipment that we designate from our approved suppliers.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 6
Royalty fees are Minimum Royalty business day of each payable by automatic debit, and Fee (Note 2) calendar month (the funds must be made available in “Payment Day”) your account for withdrawal.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
Your General Manager will be responsible for all day-to-day operations of your Franchised Restaurant and must be your employee subject to your supervision and direction.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
Computer System and Required Software You are required to obtain and use the specific POS and inventory system, electronic cash register, computer, thermal printers, AC line filters, remote printer interface, internet-based communications (collectively, the “Computer System”) we have approved for use at your…
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
You must provide us with unimpeded online access to your Computer System, in the manner, form, and at the times requested by us, resulting in us having independent access to the information generated and stored in the systems.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
Additionally, if at any time during the operation of your Franchised Restaurant, you request that we provide additional assistance or training, or if we determine that you require additional assistance or training, you must pay our then-current per diem training fee for each trainee, currently $1,000 per day per…
The filing answers no to 2 questions
- Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?Item 8
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 11
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