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From the filings
+66.667% units YoYHQ-led decisions
Design Pro Enterprises
Home servicesSoftware purchasing at Design Pro Enterprises is controlled at the headquarters level by CEO Andrew Jones and Co-Owners Jeff Newell, Thomas Papageorge, and Steven Papageorge. The franchise currently mandates Intuit QuickBooks (including QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Credit Card Processing) and Jobtread POS across its system. With 9 total units (5 franchised, 4 company-owned) and 66.7% year-over-year unit growth, the addressable market is small but expanding.
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Live signals
Total units
9
5 franchised
Unit growth YoY
+66.667%
vs prior filing
AUV
$485K
Item 19, 2026
Royalty
5%
of gross sales
Ad fund
0%
national + local
Initial fee
$60K
per unit
Investment range
$69K–$114K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
1 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.
5%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 Online
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Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
23 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 4 explicit no's; 7 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 utilize an accounting software such as Quickbooks.com (or other Franchisor approved accounting software) to manage its books.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor shall have full access to all of Franchisee’s computer, data and systems and all related information by means of direct access, either in person or by telephone, modem or Internet.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall, at its expense, submit to Franchisor within 30 days after the end of each calendar year, an income statement for the calendar year just ended and a balance sheet as of the last day of the calendar year.
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
We are currently an approved supplier of advertising material, but not the only approved supplier of such items.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
In our last fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, we did not earn revenue or other material consideration from required purchases or leases by franchisees.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We have the right to receive fees, payments, rebates, commissions or other consideration from third-party manufacturers, suppliers and/or distributors (collectively, "Rebates") which may or may not be reasonably related to services we provide to these third parties.
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?
30Item 8
We estimate that approximately 30% of your expenditures on an ongoing basis will be for goods and services that must be purchased either from us, an Affiliate, an approved supplier or another party according to our standards and specifications.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
We charge any costs incurred, up to $250, to test another supplier that you propose.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
We do permit you to contract with alternative suppliers if approved by us and they meet our criteria.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
assign all telephone listings and numbers for the Franchised Business to Franchisor and shall notify the telephone company and all listing agencies of the termination or expiration of Franchisee’s right to use any telephone numbers or facsimile numbers associated with the Marks in any regular, classified or other…
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor or its designee has the right, during normal business hours without notice, to examine, copy, and audit the books, records and tax returns of Franchisee.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor has the right to add to or otherwise modify the Operations Manual from time to time to reflect changes in the specifications, standards, operating procedures, and rules prescribed by Franchisor
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesItem 11
You are restricted from establishing a presence on, or marketing on the Internet without our written consent.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase inventory and supplies from approved suppliers that we designate or pursuant to our specifications.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
Equipment You must purchase equipment from a vendor that we designate or subject to our specifications.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 6
Royalty and other fees shall be payable to us by direct deposit.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
Either the Franchisee or its on-site Designated Manager must devote sufficient efforts to the management of the day-to-day operations of the Franchised Business, but not less than forty (40) hours per week.
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall abide by all uniform and dress code requirements stated in the Operations Manual or otherwise.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You must purchase and use any hardware and software programs we designate.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We have, and you are required to provide, independent access to the information that will be generated or stored in your computer systems, which includes, but not limited to, customer, transaction, and operational information.
Sales and CRM
Must the franchisee use a CRM system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You must purchase and use any hardware and software programs we designate.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
Additional training shall be at a cost of $250 per person per day if at our location, or $250 per person per day if the training is at your location (plus costs of travel, air fare and incidentals).
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesFranchise agreement
From time to time, Franchisor may provide and if it does, has the right to require that the Franchisee attend ongoing training programs, seminars, conferences, conventions, or webinars during the term of this Agreement, at Franchisee's expense of $250 per person per day if ongoing training is at our location, or $250…
The filing answers no to 4 questions
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?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?
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
Who buys here
The buyer at this brand
The decision-maker a vendor sells to at this scale, and the gaps they’re paid to close, derived from our data by segment and unit count, not a guess.
The franchisee/operator personally, or a small franchisor still owner-run. Wears every hat.
OwnerCEOPresidentPrincipal
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The vendor opportunity at Design Pro Enterprises
Design Pro Enterprises operates in the home services sector with a current footprint of 9 total units, split between 5 franchised locations and 4 company-owned outlets. The system is small, but its 66.7% year-over-year unit growth signals active expansion. For software vendors, the immediate addressable market is the 5 franchised units, though the company-owned side may offer a proving ground for technology that could later roll out to franchisees. The franchisor is independently owned, with no parent company on file.
Who controls software purchasing
Technology decisions at Design Pro Enterprises are centralized. The 2026 FDD lists Andrew Jones as CEO, alongside Co-Owners Jeff Newell, Thomas Papageorge, and Steven Papageorge. In a system of this size, these four individuals constitute the entire buying center. Any vendor pitching operational, financial, or marketing software should expect to engage directly with this group. There are no regional operators or multi-unit owners mapped in our corpus, meaning no alternative purchasing paths exist outside of headquarters.
Mandated and current tech stack
The FDD is explicit about required technology. Franchisees must use Intuit QuickBooks for accounting, QuickBooks Online by Intuit Inc. for cloud-based financial management, and QuickBooks Credit Card Processing for payments. On the operations side, Jobtread is mandated as the point-of-sale system. This stack covers core financial and job management functions. Any software that overlaps with these mandated systems—particularly in accounting, payments, or field service management—would need to displace an entrenched, franchisor-mandated vendor, which is a high bar. Adjacent categories such as scheduling, CRM, or marketing automation that integrate with QuickBooks and Jobtread may find a warmer reception.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The FDD does not contain an Item 8 extract, so the formal procurement model—whether the franchisor designates suppliers, maintains an approved list, or allows open purchasing—is not disclosed in the most recent filing. Franchise agreements carry a 10-year initial term. Renewal is permitted for additional 10-year terms, but franchisees must sign the then-current franchise agreement, which may contain materially different terms, pay a renewal fee, execute a general release, and meet all system standards. These renewal events, combined with the current growth trajectory, create natural windows for technology evaluation. Vendors should monitor new unit openings and renewal cycles as triggers for engagement.
How to read the Design Pro Enterprises FDD
The 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document is the authoritative source for technology mandates, fees, and contractual obligations. Key sections for software vendors include Item 11 (Franchisor's Obligations), which lists the mandated QuickBooks and Jobtread systems, and Item 17 (Renewal, Termination, Transfer), which outlines the conditions under which franchisees must update their operations and sign new agreements. The full document is embedded below for your review. For a ranked target list of franchise systems matched to your software category, FranCloud can help.
Questions vendors ask
Design Pro Enterprises, answered from the filing
The buying center includes CEO Andrew Jones and Co-Owners Jeff Newell, Thomas Papageorge, and Steven Papageorge. As a small, independently owned franchisor, these executives likely make or heavily influence all technology purchasing decisions.
The 2026 FDD mandates Jobtread as the point-of-sale system. For financial management and payment processing, franchisees must use Intuit QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, and QuickBooks Credit Card Processing.
The system comprises 9 total units: 5 franchised and 4 company-owned. This places it in the emerging franchise segment, with a 66.7% unit growth rate year-over-year.
The most recent FDD does not include an Item 8 extract detailing procurement obligations. Without this signal, the designated or approved supplier status for non-mandated technology is not publicly known.
Franchise agreements have a 10-year initial term. Renewal is for additional 10-year terms, contingent on signing the then-current agreement and a general release. Contract windows may align with these renewal cycles or new unit openings.
The 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document is filed with state franchise regulators. You can review the full document using the embedded PDF viewer below to analyze Item 11 technology mandates and other obligations directly.
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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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