If we require you to use a designated bookkeeping or accounting vendor, or a designated sales tax processing provider, you will pay the actual cost of those services, not to exceed the following amounts: QuickBooks Online subscription, $250 per month; payroll processing, $175 per month plus $12 per active employee per month, plus $25 per additional state filing jurisdiction per month; bookkeeping, based on Gross Sales, from $350 to $3000 per month; sales tax processing, $75 per return/jurisdiction filed, not to exceed $300 per month in the aggregate;
From the filings
EverLine Coatings and Services
Home servicesSoftware purchasing at EverLine Coatings and Services is controlled at the corporate level, with a mandated tech stack that includes HubSpot and ZoomInfo. The franchise system comprises 87 franchised units, presenting a focused but growing addressable market for SaaS vendors. Understanding the HQ decision-makers and existing technology commitments is essential before pitching.
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Recorded percentage components
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1recorded components (FY2026)
15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
1 technology requirement is recorded in this filing. A required choice lists alternatives for one obligation. Read each cited clause for its conditions.
Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you must not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with the Franchised Business, including any profile on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube or any other social media and/or networking site. Any such Internet website or presence is considered “advertising” and must be approved by us prior to use, as described in this Item. If we do permit you to establish one or more of the above presences on the Internet, you must: (i) establish and operate your World Wide Web or Internet site in accordance with System standards and any other policies we designate in the Manuals or otherwise in writing from time to time; and (ii) utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). (Franchise Agreement, Section 9(G)).
We have the right to specify or require that you use certain brands, types, makes, and/or models of computer hardware and software in connection with the Franchised Business, which currently includes: a computer (laptop or desktop), printer, scanner and, if you determine appropriate, one (1) or more tablets for use in connection with the sales or services calls (collectively, the “Computer System”). You must also use all Required Software we designate that is not provided as part of your Technology (if we determine to establish), and we expect to typically have Approved Suppliers for any software that involves any Client Information or other Confidential Information that is owned by us or part of the System. (Franchise Agreement, Sections 10(C) and 10(D)). As of the Issuance Date of this Disclosure Document, the Required Software consists of Airtable, Hubspot, KNowHow, Proposify, Zoominfo, and Google Workspace. We reserve the right to approve all of the foregoing hardware before it is used in connection with your Franchised Business, and none of the foregoing hardware may be used for any other purpose other than operating your Franchised Business. You will also need to maintain Internet access. (Franchise Agreement, Sections 4I and 10I).
Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you must not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with the Franchised Business, including any profile on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube or any other social media and/or networking site. Any such Internet website or presence is considered “advertising” and must be approved by us prior to use, as described in this Item. If we do permit you to establish one or more of the above presences on the Internet, you must: (i) establish and operate your World Wide Web or Internet site in accordance with System standards and any other policies we designate in the Manuals or otherwise in writing from time to time; and (ii) utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). (Franchise Agreement, Section 9(G)).
Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you must not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with the Franchised Business, including any profile on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube or any other social media and/or networking site. Any such Internet website or presence is considered “advertising” and must be approved by us prior to use, as described in this Item. If we do permit you to establish one or more of the above presences on the Internet, you must: (i) establish and operate your World Wide Web or Internet site in accordance with System standards and any other policies we designate in the Manuals or otherwise in writing from time to time; and (ii) utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). (Franchise Agreement, Section 9(G)).
Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you must not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with the Franchised Business, including any profile on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube or any other social media and/or networking site. Any such Internet website or presence is considered “advertising” and must be approved by us prior to use, as described in this Item. If we do permit you to establish one or more of the above presences on the Internet, you must: (i) establish and operate your World Wide Web or Internet site in accordance with System standards and any other policies we designate in the Manuals or otherwise in writing from time to time; and (ii) utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). (Franchise Agreement, Section 9(G)).
Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you must not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with the Franchised Business, including any profile on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube or any other social media and/or networking site. Any such Internet website or presence is considered “advertising” and must be approved by us prior to use, as described in this Item. If we do permit you to establish one or more of the above presences on the Internet, you must: (i) establish and operate your World Wide Web or Internet site in accordance with System standards and any other policies we designate in the Manuals or otherwise in writing from time to time; and (ii) utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). (Franchise Agreement, Section 9(G)).
Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you must not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with the Franchised Business, including any profile on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube or any other social media and/or networking site. Any such Internet website or presence is considered “advertising” and must be approved by us prior to use, as described in this Item. If we do permit you to establish one or more of the above presences on the Internet, you must: (i) establish and operate your World Wide Web or Internet site in accordance with System standards and any other policies we designate in the Manuals or otherwise in writing from time to time; and (ii) utilize any templates that we provide to you to create and/or modify such site(s). (Franchise Agreement, Section 9(G)).
We have the right to specify or require that you use certain brands, types, makes, and/or models of computer hardware and software in connection with the Franchised Business, which currently includes: a computer (laptop or desktop), printer, scanner and, if you determine appropriate, one (1) or more tablets for use in connection with the sales or services calls (collectively, the “Computer System”). You must also use all Required Software we designate that is not provided as part of your Technology (if we determine to establish), and we expect to typically have Approved Suppliers for any software that involves any Client Information or other Confidential Information that is owned by us or part of the System. (Franchise Agreement, Sections 10(C) and 10(D)). As of the Issuance Date of this Disclosure Document, the Required Software consists of Airtable, Hubspot, KNowHow, Proposify, Zoominfo, and Google Workspace. We reserve the right to approve all of the foregoing hardware before it is used in connection with your Franchised Business, and none of the foregoing hardware may be used for any other purpose other than operating your Franchised Business. You will also need to maintain Internet access. (Franchise Agreement, Sections 4I and 10I).
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
26 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 6 explicit no's; 2 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?
YesItem 6
We may require you to engage our Approved Accounting Supplier, us, or an affiliate of ours, for bookkeeping, payroll, and certain billing services.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor may, without notice to Franchisee, have the right to independently and remotely access any proprietary software program and the computer system that Franchisee is required to use in connection with the Franchised Business or will be required to use in the future (the “Computer System”), via the Internet…
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall provide Franchisor with the following reports and information, all of which must be certified as true and correct by Franchisee and in the form and manner prescribed by Franchisor: (i) a signed Gross Sales report no later than noon on Monday of each week for Gross Sales generated during the…
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
In the future, we reserve the right to designate us or any affiliate/parent of ours as the Approved Supplier for any additional or other item or service that you are required to purchase and/or utilize in connection with your Franchised Business.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor reserves the right to supplement, revise or otherwise modify the System or any aspect/component thereof, and Franchisee agrees to promptly accept and comply with any such addition, subtraction, revision, modification or change and make such reasonable expenditures as may be
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
1067564.03Item 8
year ending December 31, 2025, we collected $1,067,564.03 in revenue from required franchisee purchases of Tech Fees, Marketing Fees, Trailers, Toolkits, Software Fees, Brand Packages, Machine Parts, Safety Kits, Training Fees, and Loan Interest, which represents 15.15% of our total revenue of $7,047,278 for the year.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We and/or our Affiliate or other affiliate(s) may receive payments or other compensation from Approved Suppliers or any other suppliers on account of these suppliers’ dealings with us, you, or other Franchised Businesses in the System, such as rebates, commissions or other forms of compensation.
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?
35Item 8
approximately 35% to 65% of your ongoing costs to operate the Franchised Business after the initial start-up phase
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you wish to purchase a product or service that we require you to purchase from an Approved Supplier from an alternate source, then you must obtain our prior written approval as outlined more fully in this Item.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee agrees to direct the telephone company servicing Franchisee, per Franchisor’s request, to disconnect the telephone number used in connection with the Franchised Business or transfer such number to Franchisor or to any person or location of Franchisor’s choosing.
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee agrees to comply with the then-current Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (“PCI DSS”), as such standards may be revised and modified by the PCI Security Standards Council (see www.pcisecuritystandards.org), or any successor organization or standards that Franchisor may reasonably specify.
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesItem 11
We may conduct, as we deem advisable in our sole discretion, inspections of the Premises and audits of the Franchised Business and your operations generally to ensure compliance with our System standards and specifications.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor may from time to time revise the Manuals, and Franchisee agrees to adhere to and abide by all such revisions (at its expense).
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesFranchise agreement
Regardless, Franchisee must secure a Premises for the operation of the Franchised Business within ninety (90) days of the execution of this Agreement that Franchisor approves in its sole discretion (if a Premises is not already identified and accepted by Franchisor at the time of execution of this Agreement).
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesItem 11
Except as approved in advance in writing by us, you must not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with the Franchised Business, including any profile on Facebook…
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 11
Prior to opening, you must expend between $9,234 and $12,784 on the promotion of your Franchised Business within the Designated Territory (or Territories) you are awarded under your Franchise Agreement and, if applicable, Multi-Territory Addendum.
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 must expend one percent (1%) of the Gross Sales generated by the Franchised Business over the preceding reporting period on advertising and promoting the Franchised Business in the immediate locality surrounding the Franchised Business in accordance with the advertising/marketing plan that Franchisor…
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
(ii) designate sources that you must use for some or all products, equipment and services; and (iii) refuse to approve proposals from franchisees to add new suppliers if we believe that approval would not be in the best interests of the System.
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 Franchised Business from a supplier that we approve or designate (each, an “Approved Supplier”), which may include us or our Affiliate.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall pay all fees and other amounts due to Franchisor and/or its affiliates under this Agreement through an electronic funds transfer program (the “EFT Program”), under which Franchisor automatically deducts all payments owed to Franchisor under this Agreement
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
Your Franchised Business must, at all times, be managed and staffed with at least one (1) individual who has successfully completed our entire Initial Training Program, including any on-site training and instruction provided within your Designated Territory(ies) or at your Premises.
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesItem 7
You are required to outfit your staff in uniforms specified by us and consistent with the System.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
We may require you to purchase any of these items from one of our Approved Suppliers, and we currently have an Approved Supplier in connection with the software you must use at your Franchised Business (and maintenance/support associated with this software).
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We will also have the right to, at any time without notice, electronically and independently connect with your Computer System to monitor or retrieve data stored on the Computer System (or for any other purpose we deem necessary).
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
We currently do not offer or require refresher training courses but we reserve the right to do so.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor may establish and conduct an annual conference for all franchise owners and may require Franchisee (or its Designated Manager) to attend this © 2026 EverLine Franchising US, Inc.
The filing answers no to 6 questions
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 11
- Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?Item 8
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?Franchise agreement
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?Franchise agreement
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
- Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?Item 8
The vendor opportunity at EverLine Coatings
EverLine Coatings and Services operates 87 franchised units, all independently owned, with no company-owned locations reported in the 2026 FDD. The system grew units by 11.5% year-over-year, signaling steady expansion. For software vendors, the addressable market is the full 87-location network, with purchasing decisions centralized at the corporate level.
Who controls software purchasing
The FDD identifies five HQ executives: John Evans (Chief Executive Officer and President), Cameron Aiton (Chief Operating Officer), Nigel Baxter (Vice President of Operation and Support), Gretchen Doyle (Vice President of Corporate Operations), and Bridgette Morgan (Vice President of Market Development). No dedicated technology leadership role—such as a CIO or CTO—is listed, which means software evaluation and purchasing likely fall to this executive group. Vendors should expect a top-down decision process, with operational and market-development VPs influencing tools that touch franchisee workflows or growth initiatives.
Mandated and current tech stack
EverLine mandates two systems in its 2026 FDD: HubSpot by HubSpot, Inc. and ZoomInfo. HubSpot likely serves as the core CRM and marketing automation platform, while ZoomInfo provides sales intelligence and data enrichment. No other mandated or recommended technology is disclosed. This creates a narrow, defined tech landscape—vendors offering complementary or replacement solutions for CRM, data, or field-service operations will need to demonstrate clear integration paths or superior ROI against these incumbents.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The FDD does not include an Item 8 extract, so the procurement model—whether EverLine designates specific suppliers, maintains an approved list, or allows open purchasing—is not disclosed. Similarly, no Item 17 renewal extract or initial franchise term length is provided, making it impossible to infer contract renewal cycles or windows when software contracts might be re-evaluated. Vendors should approach this as an always-on prospecting opportunity, with the understanding that the mandated stack suggests a deliberate, HQ-driven approach to technology adoption.
How to read the EverLine Coatings FDD
The 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document is the authoritative source for EverLine’s unit economics, leadership, and technology mandates. It is filed with state franchise regulators and available for review below. Key sections for software vendors include Item 1 (executives), Item 11 (mandated systems), and Item 19 (financial performance). Because Item 8 and Item 17 extracts are absent, procurement and renewal mechanics remain opaque—making direct engagement with the HQ team essential. For a ranked target list of franchise systems matched to your software category, FranCloud can help.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
84 operators run 84 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Top states by locations
| CA | 10 |
|---|---|
| TX | 9 |
| FL | 7 |
| NJ | 6 |
| GA | 4 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind EverLine Coatings and Services
Parent company: EverLine Holdings Aggregator, LLC.
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