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From the filings
HQ-led decisions
Frenchies
Personal servicesSoftware purchasing at Frenchies is controlled at the brand level, with mandates flowing from the parent’s executive team. The system runs on a proprietary intranet, mandated studio management software, and a required online franchisee support center. With 26 franchised units and a disclosed AUV of $614,178, the addressable market is small but concentrated, making every seat a high-value target for vendors who align with the mandated stack.
For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.
Live signals
Total units
26
26 franchised
Unit growth YoY
—
vs prior filing
AUV
$614K
Item 19, 2025
Royalty
6%
of gross sales
Ad fund
0%
national + local
Initial fee
$50K
per unit
Investment range
$473K–$550K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
2 years
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%of gross sales (FY2026)
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.
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
27 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 3 explicit no's; 4 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor may independently poll Gross Revenue and other information input and compiled by your Computer System from a remote location.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Within 30 days following the end of each fiscal quarter, you shall provide to Franchisor a copy of your profit and loss statements prepared according to generally accepted accounting principles and which accurately reflect your financial information for the period requested by Franchisor.
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor and its Affiliates may act as suppliers of goods, services, products, and/or supplies to be purchased by you, including, without limitation, the Proprietary Products and your computer hardware and software (“Goods and Services”), and may designate themselves as the sole suppliers of any such Goods and…
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 8
We have the right, under the Franchise Agreement, to change the standards and specifications applicable to operation of the franchise, including standards and specifications for Approved Services and Products, equipment, signs, furnishings, supplies, fixtures, inventory, computer systems (hardware, software…
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
139284Item 8
As of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, Frenchies derived $139,284, or 9.60% of our total revenue of $1,450,815 , as a result of required franchisee purchases or leases.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We and our parent and other affiliate(s) reserve the right to derive revenue or other compensation from any of the purchases (items or services) that our System franchisees are required to make in connection with the Franchised Business, including from Approved Suppliers or any other suppliers on account of these…
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 90% of your ongoing costs to operate the Franchised Business after the initial start-up phase
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 6
These amounts are required by us Music License Fees $29 to $54 per month As incurred but paid to a third party You may recommend suppliers to us Our actual costs and at any time; however, you must expenses incurred in reimburse our costs and expenses in Supplier Approval evaluating the proposed Upon demand evaluating…
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you wish to purchase a product or service that we require you to purchase from an Approved Supplier from an alternate source, then you must obtain our prior written approval as outlined more fully in this Item.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesItem 17
We may, at our option, assume all telephone numbers, telephone listings, and i.
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Accordingly, you agree that you will cause the Studio to meet or exceed, at all times, all applicable security standards developed by the Payment Card Industry Standards Council or its successor, the standards set by applicable privacy laws and regulations, and other regulations and industry standards applicable to…
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor shall have the right to enter upon the Studio premises during regular business hours to inspect the Studio for quality assurance purposes.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 8
We have the right, under the Franchise Agreement, to change the standards and specifications applicable to operation of the franchise, including standards and specifications for Approved Services and Products, equipment, signs, furnishings, supplies, fixtures, inventory, computer systems (hardware, software…
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
We will approve or refuse to approve your proposed site within 30 days of receiving all requested information about the site.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesFranchise agreement
You are not permitted to have any independent website, domain, landing page, microsite or social media identity that is not part of the FRENCHIES managed, controlled, described or defined processes related to digital media and marketing.
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
Beginning with the month prior to opening and continuing for for the term of the agreement, you must spend a minimum of $2,000 per month don approved marketing and promotional activities in your market area.
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesFranchise agreement
You shall participate in and offer to your customers: (a) all customer loyalty and reward programs; and (b) all contests, sweepstakes, and other prize promotions; which Franchisor may develop from time to time.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase the POS computer hardware and software system from our approved suppliers.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You must purchase the POS computer hardware and software system from our approved suppliers.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesFranchise agreement
You shall participate in Franchisor’s then-current electronic funds transfer program authorizing Franchisor to use a pre-authorized bank draft system.
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesFranchise agreement
Presently, we utilize a decentralized gift card program and require you to participate per the terms detailed in the Manuals.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesFranchise agreement
The Studio must be supervised by a General Manager.
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You shall cause all employees and/or independent technicians, while working at the Studio, to: (a) abide by the uniform requirements and policies set forth in the System standards, Uniform Guidelines and other specifications as Franchisor may designate from time to time
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase the POS computer hardware and software system from our approved suppliers.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor may independently poll Gross Revenue and other information input and compiled by your Computer System from a remote location.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesFranchise agreement
Advanced Training currently includes Open-training (refresher), Local Studio Trainer (e.g., train the trainer), Manager Training and so on.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesFranchise agreement
You or your representative are required to attend, no more than annually, any designated convention, regional meeting or annual training meeting.
The filing answers no to 3 questions
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 20
- Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?Item 11
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
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 Frenchies
Frenchies operates 26 franchised units, all held by single-unit operators, with no company-owned locations disclosed in the 2026 FDD. The system’s average unit volume sits at $614,178, and the royalty rate is 6%. While the unit count is modest, the brand’s concentration in just five states — Ohio (2 units), Colorado, Minnesota, Texas, and Georgia (1 each) — means a vendor can cover the entire system with a lean sales motion. The absence of multi-unit operators simplifies outreach: every location is an independent franchisee, but technology decisions are centralized at HQ.
Who controls software purchasing
The buying center is firmly at the parent level. Meg Roberts serves as Chief Executive Officer of the parent entity, with Kristin Kidd as Chief Operating Officer. At the brand level, Kayla Bramlet holds the title of Brand President, and Jill Holderfield is Director of Operations. Board Member Jordan LaJoie may also influence strategic vendor decisions. For a software vendor, the most direct path is through Bramlet and Holderfield, who oversee day-to-day operations and are likely to evaluate tools that touch studio management, data, or franchisee support.
Mandated and current tech stack
The 2026 FDD mandates four technology components. First, an accounting system is required for all franchisees. Second, an online franchisee support center must be in place. Third, a proprietary data management and intranet system is mandated — this is the backbone of internal communication and reporting. Fourth, studio management software is required, though no third-party vendor is named in the FDD extract. The proprietary intranet and studio management tools represent the core operational stack. Any vendor pitching a replacement or integration must address how their solution coexists with or improves upon these mandated systems.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 of the FDD does not provide a procurement signal, meaning there is no published designated-supplier or approved-supplier list. Vendors should treat this as an open procurement environment where HQ evaluates solutions directly. The initial franchise term is 10 years, and Item 17 allows renewal for two additional consecutive 10-year terms if the franchisee is in good standing. Because the system is small and relatively young, many operators are likely still within their first term. Renewal-driven tech evaluations will be infrequent but high-stakes — a vendor who embeds early can lock in long-term adoption before the first wave of renewals triggers a stack review.
How to read the Frenchies FDD
The 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document is the authoritative source for every fact cited here. Item 1 lists the executives and board members who control purchasing. Item 11 details the mandated technology systems. Item 17 spells out the 10-year initial term and the two additional 10-year renewal periods. Use the embedded viewer below to read the full FDD. For a ranked target list of franchise systems that match your software category, FranCloud can help you prioritize outreach based on unit counts, tech mandates, and decision-maker access.
Questions vendors ask
Frenchies, answered from the filing
Brand President Kayla Bramlet and Director of Operations Jill Holderfield are the operational leads. CEO Meg Roberts and COO Kristin Kidd sit above them at the parent level, making HQ the sole buying center.
The FDD mandates a proprietary data management and intranet system, studio management software, an online franchisee support center, and an accounting system. No third-party POS vendor is named.
26 franchised units, all single-unit operators. No company-owned locations are disclosed. The footprint spans Ohio, Colorado, Minnesota, Texas, and Georgia.
The most recent FDD does not extract a designated- or approved-supplier list. Without an Item 8 signal, assume procurement is either open or negotiated directly with HQ on a case-by-case basis.
Initial terms run 10 years, with two additional 10-year renewals for operators in good standing. Renewal cycles are staggered; the next natural window opens as early-term cohorts approach their first renewal decision.
The 2026 FDD is filed with state franchise regulators. Use the embedded PDF viewer below to review the full document, including Item 11 tech mandates and Item 17 renewal conditions.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
6 operators run 6 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit6
Top states by locations
| OH | 2 |
|---|---|
| CO | 1 |
| MN | 1 |
| TX | 1 |
| GA | 1 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind Frenchies
strategic_multibrand of Head to Toe Brands.
Sibling brands
Related Personal services brands
Primary franchise filings · updated June 2026. Every figure is source-traceable and QA-checked.