The vendor opportunity at D’bo’s Daiquiris
D’bo’s Daiquiris, Wings, and Seafood is a quick-service restaurant concept headquartered in Tennessee with a total of 3 franchised units. The number of company-owned locations is not disclosed in the 2025 FDD. For software vendors, the immediate addressable market is just 3 locations, making this a micro-cap opportunity. However, the brand’s average unit volume of $1,317,474 suggests healthy per-store economics that could justify technology investment if the franchisor pursues expansion. The royalty rate is 7.0%, and the initial franchise term is 10 years. Year-over-year unit growth data is not available, so vendors should monitor for any acceleration in franchise sales that would expand the target base.
Who controls software purchasing
The FDD does not list any HQ executives on file, and the decision-making structure for software purchases is not explicitly outlined. In a system of this size—only 3 units—purchasing authority almost certainly resides with the founding or operating leadership at the Tennessee headquarters. Vendors should prepare for a direct, relationship-driven sales process rather than navigating a formal procurement department. Without named decision-makers, initial outreach should focus on the brand’s public-facing leadership or general corporate contact channels to identify the operations or IT owner.
Mandated and current tech stack
The most significant technology signal in the 2025 FDD is the mandate or strong recommendation of Toast as the point-of-sale system. This is a critical gate for any vendor selling adjacent or integrated solutions. Any software that touches the in-store transaction flow—such as loyalty, online ordering, or kitchen display systems—must demonstrate seamless compatibility with Toast. Beyond POS, no other operational or back-office technology mandates are disclosed. This leaves potential white space for vendors in areas like inventory management, scheduling, or accounting, provided they can integrate with the existing Toast environment.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 of the FDD, which typically outlines procurement restrictions and designated suppliers, did not yield an extract in the available data. This means the brand’s formal procurement model—whether it uses designated suppliers, approved supplier lists, or an open model—remains unknown. Vendors will need to clarify this directly during discovery. On the renewal side, Item 17 provides a clear window: franchisees in good standing can renew for one additional 10-year term, with a renewal fee set at 25% of the then-current franchise fee. Because the system is small, there is no predictable, high-volume renewal cycle. Instead, vendors should time outreach around the original opening dates of the 3 existing units, as those 10-year marks represent natural points for technology re-evaluation.
How to read the D’bo’s Daiquiris FDD
For software vendors, the FDD is the single best source of pre-sales intelligence on a franchise brand’s technology posture. Focus on Item 11 to confirm the Toast mandate and watch for any additional systems that may be listed in the full document. Scrutinize Item 8 for any supplier qualification processes that could affect your ability to sell into the system. Item 17 provides the legal framework for contract longevity and renewal triggers. The embedded PDF viewer on this page contains the complete 2025 filing, allowing you to search for these specific items and build a precise account plan before making contact. For a ranked target list of franchise brands aligned with your software category, FranCloud can help prioritize your outreach.