AlohaNCR Voyix
interfacing with our computer system. Our current specifications for a computer system are as follows: 40 Ford’s Garage FDD 2025 Hardware Software POS Hardware Current Version of Aloha POS System Soft
From the filings
+21.739% units YoYHQ-led decisions
Ford's Garage
Quick service restaurantSoftware purchasing decisions at Ford's Garage are controlled at the headquarters level, with key executives including Vice President of Finance Becky Moldenhauer and President William T. Downs III. The franchise currently mandates a specific tech stack featuring NCR Voyix for POS and kitchen systems and Restaurant365 for accounting. With 29 total units and 21.7% year-over-year growth, the addressable market is compact but expanding.
For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.
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Total units
29
28 franchised
Unit growth YoY
+21.739%
vs prior filing
AUV
$5.73M
Item 19, 2025
Royalty
5.5%
of gross sales
Ad fund
1%
national + local
Initial fee
$50K
per unit
Investment range
$3.70M–$6.62M
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
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.
6.5%of gross sales (FY2025)
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.
FacebookMeta
ch are not to exceed 5% per year. You are strictly prohibited from promoting your Restaurant or using the Proprietary Marks in any manner on social or networking Websites, such as Facebook, LinkedIn,
InstagramMeta
5% per year. You are strictly prohibited from promoting your Restaurant or using the Proprietary Marks in any manner on social or networking Websites, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter or
LinkedInLinkedIn
to exceed 5% per year. You are strictly prohibited from promoting your Restaurant or using the Proprietary Marks in any manner on social or networking Websites, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram,
NCRNCR Voyix
We reserve the right to add learning to, discontinue or change these management pass-through charges at any time platform; $15 per on notice to you. month for intranet; $57.18 for NCR On-Line Ordering
PaytronixPaytronix
for the Learning Management System, music licensing fee of $35 per month, the VIN fee at $35 per month, the NCR On-line Ordering Platform in the amount of $57.18 per month and the Paytronix Gift Card
Restaurant365Restaurant365
Software POS Hardware Current Version of Aloha POS System Software Kitchen Display System (KDS) Hardware Current Version of Aloha KDS Kitchen Software Computer Current Version of Restaurant 365 Accoun
TwitterX
r. You are strictly prohibited from promoting your Restaurant or using the Proprietary Marks in any manner on social or networking Websites, such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter or any simil
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
28 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 3 explicit no's; 3 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 11
We will prescribe a standard accounting system (presently, Restaurant 365) in the Operations Manual.
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 System and all related information by means of direct access, either in person or by telephone, modem or Internet to permit Franchisor to verify Franchisee’s compliance with its obligations under this Agreement.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall remit to Franchisor, in the manner and format that Franchisor periodically prescribes, the following: a) On or before the tenth (10th) day of each month following the close of a quarter, in a form approved by Franchisor, a balance sheet as of the end of the last day of the preceding month and an…
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
We and our affiliate(s) may derive income from the sale of 28 Ford’s Garage FDD 2025 goods or services to our franchisees.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 11
We may introduce new requirements, and we may modify our specifications and requirements for computer systems without restriction at any time in the future.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
386609Item 8
For the fiscal year end December 31, 2024 we derived $386,609, or 9.8% of our total revenue of $3,947,210 on account of franchisee purchases or leases.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor or its Affiliates may receive commissions, volume discounts, purchase discounts, performance payments, bonuses, rebates, markups, marketing and advertising allowances, co-op advertising, administrative fees, enhancements, price discounts, economic benefits and other payments…
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?
70Item 8
approximately 70% to 85% of your total purchases in the continuing operation of the Restaurant
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 6
12 Ford’s Garage FDD 2025 Type of Fee (1) Amount Due Date Remarks Approval of $500 to $1,000 Applies to the Applies to the costs we Products or costs we expend in expend in our evaluation of Suppliers our evaluation of new suppliers you wish to new suppliers you purchase from or products wish to purchase you wish to…
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you want to use any item, service or supplier in establishing or operating your Restaurant that we have not approved, you must first send us sufficient information, specifications or samples for us to determine whether the item or service complies with our standards and specifications or whether the supplier meets…
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
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 telephone directory listing and shall authorize transfer of same to or at the direction of Franchisor; and i) comply with all other applicable…
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall comply with Franchisor’s standards for data backup, data recovery, data protection, PCI compliance, virus protection and other computer security procedures.
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, 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 11
We may revise the Operations Manual from time to time, at our sole discretion, throughout the term of your Franchise Agreement, but none of the modifications that we may make to our Operations Manual will materially alter your status and rights under the Franchise Agreement.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall not locate the Restaurant on a selected site without the prior written approval of Franchisor and Ford.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee may not establish a presence on, or market using, the Internet, any website or Social Media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Periscope, Vine, blogs, and other online social networks, wikis, forums, content sharing communities, etc.) using the Marks or in connection with the System or…
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 11
you must expend not less than $5,000 on the grand opening advertising campaign.
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
Each month you must spend a minimum of 0.5% of your monthly Gross Sales on advertising, promotions and public relations within your Protected Territory
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee agrees to participate in Franchisor’s designated Gift Card and Customer Loyalty (or rewards) programs.
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesItem 11
You must participate in any Advertising Cooperative program established in your region.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You are required to purchase or lease certain products and services (including all food and beverage items, ingredients, supplies, and other products used or offered for sale at the 26 Ford’s Garage FDD 2025 Restaurant) solely from suppliers approved or designated by us.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesFranchise agreement
3.4 Electronic Funds Transfer At Franchisor’s request, Franchisee must sign and deliver to Franchisor the ACH Debit Authorization Form (Attachment 3), or such other documents that Franchisor periodically requires to authorize Franchisor to debit Franchisee’s business checking account automatically for the Royalty…
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesItem 6
You must participate in our Gift Card program, which will allow a Gift Card that is purchased at any Restaurant to be redeemed at any other Restaurant in the System.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
In addition to the Designated Manager, you must hire a manager (the “Restaurant Manager”) to provide personal onsite supervision over the operations of your Restaurant.
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesItem 7
13. Uniforms. You will be required to purchase uniforms which comply with company standards and branding.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
Prior to you opening your Restaurant, you must purchase or lease the point-of-sale system and computer hardware and software that that meet our specifications and that are capable of electronically interfacing with our computer system.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We have the right to independently access all information you collect or compile at any time without first notifying you.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
Periodically, your managers or employees must attend refresher- training programs to be conducted at our headquarters or another location we designate.
The filing answers no to 3 questions
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Franchise agreement
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?Franchise agreement
- Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?Item 8
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 franchisor's owner/CEO decides; an ops or franchise-development lead may evaluate.
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The vendor opportunity at Ford's Garage
Ford's Garage is a compact but growing quick-service restaurant concept with 29 total units, 28 of which are franchised. The brand posted a 21.7% year-over-year unit growth rate, signaling active expansion. For software vendors, the immediate addressable market is small, but the growth trajectory and HQ-mandated tech stack create a clear path to becoming a system-wide standard. The franchise is independently owned with no parent company on file, meaning decisions are made internally without a larger corporate hierarchy to navigate.
Who controls software purchasing
Purchasing authority sits at the headquarters level. The 2025 FDD lists William T. Downs III as President and Becky Moldenhauer as Vice President of Finance. In a system of this size, the VP of Finance is a critical gatekeeper for any software that touches accounting, operations, or royalty reporting. Partners Marc Brown and Steve Israel, along with Vice President of Franchising & Development David Ragosa, round out the leadership team. Vendors should expect a centralized evaluation process where operational and financial leadership jointly approve new technology.
Mandated and current tech stack
The Item 11 disclosures in the 2025 FDD reveal a tightly prescribed technology environment. Ford's Garage mandates the Aloha POS System Software and Aloha KDS Kitchen Software, both from NCR Voyix. For back-office financials, the system mandates the Restaurant365 Accounting Software Package. An additional system, The VIN, is also listed as a mandated technology. This stack leaves little room for displacement in core POS and accounting, but adjacent categories—such as labor scheduling, inventory management, or guest engagement—may represent greenfield opportunities if they can integrate with the mandated NCR Voyix and Restaurant365 foundation.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Specific Item 8 procurement restrictions were not extracted in our corpus, but the existence of mandated systems strongly implies a designated supplier model for those categories. The franchise agreement carries a 10-year initial term. Renewal is conditional on factors including capital expenditures to maintain system uniformity, compliance with training requirements, and payment of a renewal fee equal to 50% of the then-current franchise fee. These renewal triggers, combined with the brand's unit growth, suggest that new-store openings and renewal-driven technology refreshes are the most likely windows for vendor engagement.
How to read the Ford's Garage FDD
The 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document provides the legal and operational blueprint for the system. Key sections for technology vendors include Item 11 for mandated systems, Item 8 for procurement restrictions, and Item 17 for renewal and transfer conditions that can trigger technology evaluations. The full document is available in the embedded viewer below. For a ranked target list of franchise brands matched to your software category, FranCloud can help you prioritize your outreach.
Questions vendors ask
Ford's Garage, answered from the filing
The buying center likely includes Vice President of Finance Becky Moldenhauer and President William T. Downs III. As a small, HQ-controlled system, financial and operational leadership are the primary decision-makers for mandated technology.
The 2025 FDD mandates Aloha POS System Software and Aloha KDS Kitchen Software, both by NCR Voyix. It also mandates the Restaurant365 Accounting Software Package and a system called The VIN.
There are 29 total units, consisting of 28 franchised locations and 1 company-owned unit. This places it in the small, emerging quick-service restaurant segment.
The specific procurement restrictions from Item 8 were not extracted in our corpus. The franchisor mandates specific software systems, suggesting a designated or approved supplier model for those categories.
With a 10-year initial term and standard renewal conditions, contract windows are likely tied to renewal cycles. The 21.7% unit growth rate may also create new-location implementation opportunities more frequently.
The 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document was filed with state franchise regulators. You can read the full document in the embedded PDF viewer below for detailed legal and operational disclosures.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
37 operators run 38 mapped locations. 1 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit36
2–9 units1
Top states by locations
| FL | 21 |
|---|---|
| MI | 3 |
| KY | 2 |
| IN | 2 |
| OH | 2 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind Ford's Garage
unknown of motor city holdings.
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Primary franchise filings · updated June 2026. Every figure is source-traceable and QA-checked.