FranConnectFranConnect
Mandatoryconnected with FranConnect. FranConnect allows us to independently and remotely access your QuickBooks
+9.091% units YoYHQ-led decisions
Fitness Machine Technicians FMT
FitnessSoftware purchasing at Fitness Machine Technicians (FMT) is controlled at the franchisor level, with President Jason Pritchard and Manager Kyle Squillario among the executives listed in the 2025 FDD. The system mandates FranConnect, QuickBooks, and ServiceMinder across its 132 franchised locations, creating an addressable base of 140 total units for complementary or replacement tools. With a 6% royalty and 10-year initial term, vendors should understand the renewal cycle and procurement structure before pitching.
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.
QuickBooksIntuit Inc.
MandatoryYou must use the QuickBooks accounting program for your Franchised Business
ServiceMinder
MandatoryYou must acquire and use all our then current operational software platform, which currently includes the required ServiceMinder software
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 the corpus by segment and unit count, not a guess.
HQ leadership: CEO/President + VP Ops/Franchise + a first dedicated IT/systems owner.
VP SalesHead of SalesCROSales Director
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Live signals
Total units
140
132 franchised
Unit growth YoY
+9.091%
vs prior filing
AUV
$467K
Item 19, 2025
Royalty
6%
of gross sales
Ad fund
1%
national + local
Initial fee
$45K
per unit
Investment range
$66K–$128K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
The vendor opportunity at Fitness Machine Technicians
Fitness Machine Technicians (FMT) operates 140 total units—132 franchised and 8 company-owned—as disclosed in its 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The system posted a 9.091% year-over-year unit growth rate, signaling an expanding footprint for software vendors targeting franchise networks. Average unit volume sits at $466,910, with a 6% royalty flowing back to the franchisor. For software sellers, the addressable base is the full 140 locations, though the franchisor’s mandate over core systems means any pitch must account for existing tech stack integration or replacement.
Who controls software purchasing
The 2025 FDD lists Jason Pritchard as President and Kyle Squillario as Manager, alongside John McGinley, Joseph Osborne, and founder/consultant Don Powers. No separate CIO or CTO is named, suggesting technology decisions rest with this leadership group. Vendors should direct initial outreach to Pritchard or Squillario, as the franchisor exerts clear control over mandated systems. The absence of a parent company and the independent ownership structure further concentrate buying authority at HQ.
Mandated and current tech stack
FMT mandates three systems: FranConnect by FranConnect for franchise management, QuickBooks by Intuit Inc. for accounting, and ServiceMinder for operational workflows. No POS or additional platforms are specified in the FDD. This stack leaves room for complementary tools in areas like CRM, marketing automation, or equipment diagnostics—provided they can integrate with FranConnect and ServiceMinder. Vendors should note that any mandated system replacement would require convincing HQ leadership, not individual franchisees.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 of the FDD does not include a procurement extract, meaning the franchisor’s supplier designation process is not publicly detailed. Vendors should prepare to navigate an unknown approval framework. On renewals, Item 17 outlines two successive 10-year terms, each requiring notice between 9 and 6 months before expiration, good standing, and a successor agreement fee. These windows, combined with ongoing unit growth, create periodic openings for software evaluation. The initial 10-year term means many franchisees may be mid-cycle, but expansion-driven new units represent fresh implementation opportunities.
How to read the Fitness Machine Technicians FDD
The embedded PDF viewer below contains the full 2025 FDD filed with state franchise regulators. Focus on Item 1 for executive contacts, Item 11 for mandated systems, and Item 17 for renewal terms. The document confirms 140 units, $466,910 AUV, and the three mandated platforms. Use these data points to align your pitch with the franchisor’s existing infrastructure and decision-making timeline. For a ranked target list of franchise systems matched to your software category, FranCloud can help.
Questions vendors ask
Fitness Machine Technicians FMT, answered from the filing
The 2025 FDD lists President Jason Pritchard and Manager Kyle Squillario among key executives. Procurement decisions likely flow through this leadership group, though specific buying roles are not disclosed.
The FDD mandates FranConnect for franchise management, QuickBooks by Intuit for accounting, and ServiceMinder for operational needs. No POS system is specified.
As of the 2025 FDD, there are 140 total units—132 franchised and 8 company-owned—with 9.091% year-over-year unit growth.
The FDD does not disclose a specific procurement model in Item 8. Vendors should inquire directly about designated vs. approved supplier processes.
With a 10-year initial term and two possible 10-year renewals, contract windows may align with renewal notice periods (9–6 months before term end). Check recent unit growth for expansion-driven openings.
The FDD is filed with state franchise regulators in 2025. You can view the embedded PDF viewer below to review the full document.
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