ng hardware and software: Hardware 1 desktop or laptop computer with internet access, a printer/copier/scanner, hardware for Clover POS and Credit Card Processing system; Software Clover POS and Credi
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EZ Paella
Quick service restaurantEZ Paella is a single-unit, company-owned quick-service concept headquartered in Florida. The FDD mandates Clover by Fiserv, QuickBooks Online by Intuit and Qvinci, and purchasing decisions run directly through its named CEO and VP.
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Live signals
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 (FY2025)
15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
3 of these are mandated in the franchise agreement. Each is named in Item 11 of the filing, the incumbents a challenger must displace or integrate with.
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check is returned for insufficient funds. Relocation At time of $5,000 If you need our assistance to relocate. Assistance assistance Approximately POS and Software $600 per month QuickBooks and Qvinci
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
28 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 2 explicit no's; 4 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 QuickBooks and Qvinci 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 immediate, continuous, and unrestricted access to all of Franchisee's computer systems, data, records, and related information through any means we designate, including but not limited to direct access in person, via telephone, modem, Internet, or remote access technology.
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, 2024, 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
Some suppliers may pay us rebates or other EZ Paella Franchise Disclosure Document 17 consideration based on sales to you.
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 can charge you or the proposed supplier the cost of inspection, evaluation and testing.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesFranchise agreement
If Franchisee desires to utilize any products, services or new technology that Franchisor has not approved (for products and services that require supplier approval), Franchisee shall first send Franchisor sufficient information, specifications and samples for Franchisor to determine whether the service or product…
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…
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You must ensure all systems meet our designated security standards, which may include compliance with various state privacy laws.
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?
YesItem 17
Modification of the We may modify the Operations Sections 9.2, 22.7, and 22.8 Agreement Manual without your consent if the modification does not materially alter your fundamental rights.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
You must secure a location for the Business within 75 days of the signing of the Franchise Agreement; this includes the requirement of obtaining our approval for your selected location.
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 strictly prohibited from establishing any presence on, or conducting any marketing activities on, the Internet, including but not limited to any social media platforms, websites, mobile applications, or any future digital platforms, without our prior written consent, which we may withhold or revoke at any…
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 11
You agree to spend a minimum of $10,000 - $15,000 on Grand Opening Advertising to promote the opening of your business, pursuant to our guidelines.
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
You must spend a minimum of 2% of Gross Revenues each month on local advertising pursuant to our guidelines.
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesItem 8
You must cooperate and when we require participation, in additional programs we establish and designate, including coupons, smartphone, tablet, and other mobile device applications, rewards and loyalty programs, and other programs, and comply with our rules and regulations.
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesFranchise agreement
We do require you to participate in a local or regional advertising cooperative if formed.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You may be required to purchase and use food products from us or a limited number of suppliers authorized by us.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You will need to purchase all leasehold improvements from our suppliers.
Payments
Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase computer hardware, software, and communication systems designated by us.
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.
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesItem 8
You must enroll and participate in any gift card program we have in effect, and as we revise any such program.
People
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 7
We require you to use the Clover POS system.
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 all information that will be generated or stored in your computer systems, including but not limited to, customer, transaction, operational, financial, and marketing information, subject to applicable privacy laws and regulations.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
You will be charged for additional training, as provided for in Item 6.
The filing answers no to 2 questions
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 20
- Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?Franchise agreement
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.
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The vendor opportunity at EZ Paella
EZ Paella is a quick-service concept headquartered in Florida, with one unit total and that unit company-owned. The FDD sets a 6% royalty and a 10-year initial term, and makes a financial performance representation with a reported average unit volume of $686,334. Unit count is flat year over year.
Who controls software purchasing
Item 2 names three officers: Alejandro del Gallego (CEO), Lorena del Gallego (VP) and Philip Earl Brewer III (Director of Sales). With the brand's only unit company-owned, this small leadership team makes every purchasing decision directly.
Tech named in the FDD, and what is actually required
Clover by Fiserv, QuickBooks Online by Intuit and Qvinci are all mandated under Item 8 — point-of-sale and payments (Clover), accounting (QuickBooks Online) and financial reporting (Qvinci). QuickBooks by Intuit is separately named under Item 6 as in use — the filing describes it in use or fee-bearing, not contractually required.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 sets an approved-supplier list: advertising material can come from the franchisor as an approved supplier, though not the only one; computer hardware, software and communication systems designated by the franchisor, leasehold improvements from the franchisor's suppliers, and signage matching its specifications all fall under the same model. Franchisees may propose alternative suppliers for approval. Item 17 offers 10-year renewal terms, conditioned on full compliance, capital expenditures to maintain system uniformity, satisfied monetary obligations, no defaults, timely notice, signing the then-current agreement, meeting current qualifications and training, and a general release.
How to read the EZ Paella FDD
The full filing, submitted to state franchise regulators in 2025, is embedded below. Talk to FranCloud for a ranked target list across the rest of the corpus.
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