FORMOSA UNITED INC.ANDA BOBA TEAANDA BOBA TEA

The vendor opportunity at FORMOSA UNITED INC.ANDA BOBA TEAANDA BOBA TEA

FORMOSA UNITED INC.ANDA BOBA TEAANDA BOBA TEA is a quick-service restaurant concept with a total of 6 units as of the 2025 FDD. Of those, 2 are franchised and 4 are company-owned. The system posted 100% year-over-year unit growth, signaling early-stage expansion. For software vendors, the immediate addressable market is the 2 franchised locations, though the 4 company-owned units may also present an opportunity if the franchisor centralizes technology decisions across the entire system. The only mapped operator footprint is in Michigan, with a single operator running 1 unit. No multi-unit operators are recorded, and the unit-band split shows all franchised locations in the 1-unit tier.

Who controls software purchasing

According to Item 1 of the 2025 FDD, the sole executive on file is Alexander Lang Chih Chen, who holds the title of President. In a system of this size, the President typically acts as the primary decision-maker for all operational and technology purchases, including any software that franchisees may be required or encouraged to adopt. There is no CIO, CTO, or VP of IT listed, so vendors should direct their outreach to Mr. Chen. The franchisor does not disclose a parent company and appears to be independently owned, which means there is no larger corporate structure influencing procurement.

Mandated and current tech stack

The 2025 FDD does not capture any mandated or recommended technology systems. No POS provider, back-office platform, inventory management tool, or delivery integration is named. This absence of a mandated tech stack means the system may currently operate without a standardized technology framework, or that any existing tools are chosen at the unit level without franchisor enforcement. For software vendors, this represents a greenfield opportunity to propose solutions that could become the de facto standard as the franchise network grows.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

Item 8 of the FDD, which typically outlines procurement restrictions and designated suppliers, contains no extract in the available data. This means the franchisor's procurement model—whether it uses designated suppliers, an approved-supplier list, or an open purchasing policy—is not disclosed. Vendors should clarify this directly with the franchisor during initial conversations. On the renewal side, Item 17 indicates that franchise agreements have an initial term of 3 years. Franchisees may add additional 3-year terms by providing written notice at least 120 days before the current term ends, paying a $10,000 renewal fee, signing a release, and completing any required remodeling. The renewal Franchise Agreement may contain materially different terms, which could include new technology requirements. These renewal windows are natural points at which software purchasing decisions may be revisited.

How to read the FORMOSA UNITED INC.ANDA BOBA TEAANDA BOBA TEA FDD

The full 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document is embedded below for your review. It contains the complete legal and operational disclosures filed with state franchise regulators. Key sections for software vendors include Item 1 (the franchisor and its executives), Item 8 (procurement restrictions), Item 11 (franchisor assistance and any mandated technology), and Item 17 (renewal and termination terms). Because this is a small, early-stage system, the FDD may not yet reflect the level of detail found in larger franchise brands, but it remains the authoritative source for understanding how technology decisions are structured. For a ranked target list of franchise systems that match your software category, reach out to FranCloud.