Internet reservation system
MandatoryWe provide an Internet reservation system
+7.063% units YoYHQ-led decisions
Freedom Boat Club
FranchiseSoftware purchasing at Freedom Boat Club is controlled at the corporate level, with President Cecil Cohn and CFO Navdeep Anand among the key decision-makers. The franchise already mandates an internet reservation system and QuickBooks by Intuit Inc. across its 437 total units (288 franchised, 149 company-owned). For vendors, this represents a concentrated addressable market where a single HQ relationship can unlock nearly 300 franchise locations.
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
2 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.
Mandatorywith licensed QuickBooks and Microsoft Office 365 software programs installed and configured for use in the FBC Business
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
437
288 franchised
Unit growth YoY
+7.063%
vs prior filing
AUV
—
Item 19, 2026
Royalty
6%
of gross sales
Ad fund
0.5%
national + local
Initial fee
$50K
per unit
Investment range
$264K–$623K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
The vendor opportunity at Freedom Boat Club
Freedom Boat Club operates 437 total units, split between 288 franchised locations and 149 company-owned sites. The system grew units by 7.06% year-over-year, signaling an expanding footprint for software vendors. The franchise charges a 6.0% royalty and operates on a 5-year initial term. Average unit volume is not disclosed in the most recent FDD.
For software vendors, the addressable market is the 288 franchised locations. Because the franchisor mandates specific technology and controls procurement centrally, a single HQ relationship can open doors across the entire franchise network. The club operates in the personal services segment, with its headquarters in Florida.
Who controls software purchasing
The 2026 FDD identifies the key executives at Freedom Boat Club. President Cecil Cohn leads the organization, with Navdeep Anand serving as Chief Financial Officer. Scott Ward holds the title of Vice President and General Manager. For software vendors, the CFO and VP/GM are the most likely decision-makers on technology purchases, given their operational and financial oversight. Franchise development is managed by Jim Blaze and Tim Martin, who may influence tools used by new franchisees but are not the primary software buyers.
No parent company is listed; Freedom Boat Club appears independently owned. This means purchasing authority is not diluted across a larger corporate structure.
Mandated and current tech stack
Freedom Boat Club mandates two systems across its network: an internet reservation system and QuickBooks by Intuit Inc. The reservation system is not named by vendor in the FDD, presenting a potential replacement or integration opportunity for vendors in that space. QuickBooks is the required accounting platform, which may limit opportunities for competing financial software but opens doors for add-ons and integrations that complement Intuit’s ecosystem.
No other mandated or recommended technology is disclosed in the FDD. Vendors offering operational, marketing, or member-management tools should investigate whether these are adopted voluntarily by franchisees or managed at the corporate level.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The FDD does not include an Item 8 procurement extract, so the formal supplier designation process is not publicly detailed. Vendors should approach HQ directly to understand whether they operate a designated supplier, approved supplier, or open procurement model.
Renewal terms offer a potential window for software transitions. Franchisees in good standing may enter two successor terms of five years each. To qualify, they must meet a minimum gross revenue threshold of $500,000 during the final 12 months of their term, sign the then-current franchise agreement, and complete any required upgrades. The successor agreement may impose materially different terms, including higher royalty and brand fund contributions. This renewal cycle—every five years—creates natural inflection points where franchisees may be required to adopt new systems or upgrade existing ones.
How to read the Freedom Boat Club FDD
The 2026 Freedom Boat Club Franchise Disclosure Document is embedded below. It contains the full legal and operational disclosures filed with state franchise regulators. Key sections for software vendors include Item 11 (mandated technology), Item 1 (executives and ownership), and Item 17 (renewal and transfer conditions). Reviewing these sections will clarify the franchisor’s control over technology decisions and the timing of potential software evaluations.
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Questions vendors ask
Freedom Boat Club, answered from the filing
The FDD lists President Cecil Cohn and CFO Navdeep Anand as key executives. For software, the CFO and VP/General Manager Scott Ward are likely central to purchasing decisions.
The 2026 FDD mandates an internet reservation system and QuickBooks by Intuit Inc. No other specific systems are named as required.
The franchise has 437 total units: 288 franchised and 149 company-owned, with 7.06% year-over-year unit growth.
The FDD does not disclose a specific procurement model in Item 8. Vendors should inquire directly about designated or approved supplier requirements.
Initial terms are 5 years, with two 5-year successor terms possible. Renewal requires a $500,000 gross revenue threshold and signing the then-current agreement, which may include higher fees.
The 2026 FDD is filed with state franchise regulators. You can view it in the embedded PDF viewer below.
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