QuickBooks OnlineIntuit
2 iPads, cash register; cash drawer; label and receipt printers Software Revel POS and Worldpay Credit Card Processing System; 7 shifts (for scheduling; with multiple locations); Quickbooks Online Fro
From the filings
HQ-led decisions
Front Porch Cafe
Quick service restaurantSoftware purchasing decisions at Front Porch Cafe are controlled at the corporate level by CEO Laura Wayland and COO Phillip Wayland. The brand currently mandates Revel POS, 7shifts, QuickBooks Online, and Worldpay for payment processing. The addressable market is small, consisting of 3 company-owned locations, with no franchised units reported in the 2025 FDD.
For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.
Live signals
Total units
3
0 franchised
Unit growth YoY
—
vs prior filing
AUV
$744K
Item 19, 2024
Royalty
6%
of gross sales
Ad fund
0%
national + local
Initial fee
$25K
per unit
Investment range
$189K–$348K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
1 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 (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.
RevelRevel Systems
are: Hardware 1 desktop or laptop computer with internet access, and a printer/ scanner/ copier; iPad Pro, 2 iPads, cash register; cash drawer; label and receipt printers Software Revel POS and Worldp
SyscoSysco
cifications. Supplier Payments to Us: Designated suppliers may make payments to us from franchisee purchases. Front Porch Cafe Franchise Disclosure Document 12 One of our vendors, Sysco, pays to us a
WorldpayWorldpay
1 desktop or laptop computer with internet access, and a printer/ scanner/ copier; iPad Pro, 2 iPads, cash register; cash drawer; label and receipt printers Software Revel POS and Worldpay Credit Card
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
26 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 4 explicit no's; 4 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?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall utilize an accounting software such as Quickbooks.com (or other Franchisor approved accounting software) to manage its books.
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, data and systems and all related information by means of direct access, either in person or by telephone, modem or Internet.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall, at its expense, submit to Franchisor within 30 days after the end of each calendar year, an income statement for the calendar year just ended and a balance sheet as of the last day of the calendar year.
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
We are an approved supplier, and the only approved supplier, of coffee beans.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor has the right to add to or otherwise modify the Operations Manual from time to time to reflect changes in the specifications, standards, operating procedures, and rules prescribed by Franchisor
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
In our last fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, we did not earn revenue or other material consideration from required purchases or leases by franchisees.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor has the right to retain volume rebates, markups, and other benefits from suppliers or in connection with the furnishing of supplies.
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?
30Item 8
We estimate that approximately 30% of your expenditures on an ongoing basis will be for goods and services that must be purchased either from us, an Affiliate, an approved supplier or another party according to our standards and specifications.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
We charge any costs incurred, up to $1,000, to test another supplier that you propose.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
We do permit you to contract with alternative suppliers if approved by us and they meet our criteria.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesItem 17
assign your telephone and facsimile numbers to us
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 without notice, to examine, copy, and audit the books, records and tax returns of Franchisee.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor has the right to add to or otherwise modify the Operations Manual from time to time to reflect changes in the specifications, standards, operating procedures, and rules prescribed by Franchisor; provided, however, that no such addition or modification shall materially alter Franchisee’s fundamental status…
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
You must secure a location for the Business within 45 days of the signing of the Franchise Agreement; this includes the requirement of obtaining our approval for your selected location.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesItem 11
You are restricted from establishing a presence on, or marketing on the Internet without our written consent.
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 11
You agree to spend a minimum of $1,000 - $3,000 on Grand Opening Advertising to promote the opening of your business, pursuant to our guidelines.
Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall spend a minimum of 1% of Gross Revenues each month on Local Advertising, based upon our guidelines.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
Inventory and Supplies You must purchase inventory and supplies from approved suppliers that we designate or pursuant to our specifications.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
Computers and Software You must purchase computer hardware and software designated by us.
Payments
Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
Presently, we require you to purchase the following hardware and software: Hardware 1 desktop or laptop computer with internet access, and a printer/ scanner/ copier; iPad Pro, 2 iPads, cash register; cash drawer; label and receipt printers Software Revel POS and Worldpay Credit Card Processing System;
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor shall require all Royalty Fees, amounts due for purchases by Franchisee from Franchisor and other amounts due to Franchisor to be paid through an Electronic Depository Transfer Account (“EDTA”).
People
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall abide by all uniform and dress code requirements stated in the Operations Manual or otherwise.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You must purchase and use any hardware and software programs we designate.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor shall have full access to all of Franchisee’s computer, data and systems and all related information by means of direct access, either in person or by telephone, modem or Internet.
Sales and CRM
Must the franchisee use a CRM system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase computer hardware and software designated by us.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 6
FA 8.3 whichever is greater Currently, we charge $500 per day per person plus expenses for We may charge you for training newly-hired training at our personnel; for refresher training courses; for location, and the conventions, seminars, conferences, and $500 per day per When training webinars; and for additional or…
The filing answers no to 4 questions
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 11
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
- Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?Item 11
- Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?Franchise agreement
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 franchisee/operator personally, or a small franchisor still owner-run. Wears every hat.
OwnerCEOPresidentPrincipal
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The vendor opportunity at Front Porch Cafe
Front Porch Cafe is a quick-service restaurant concept headquartered in North Carolina. According to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the system consists of just 3 total units, all of which are company-owned. No franchised locations are reported, and year-over-year unit growth is not disclosed. The average unit volume sits at $743,925. For a software vendor, the immediate addressable market is limited to these 3 corporate locations. The opportunity lies in becoming a mandated or approved vendor for a system that may be in the early stages of scaling its franchise program, though no franchise sales activity is confirmed in the current FDD.
Who controls software purchasing
Purchasing authority is concentrated at the top of the organization. The FDD lists Laura Wayland as CEO and Phillip Wayland as COO. In a system of this size, these two executives are the de facto technology buyers. There is no CIO, CTO, or VP of IT named in the filing. Any vendor pitch should be directed at this leadership team, focusing on how a solution supports operational efficiency across a small but potentially growing footprint. Because there are no franchisees, there is no multi-unit operator (MUO) layer to navigate; this is a pure HQ sale.
Mandated and current tech stack
The 2025 FDD mandates four specific technology systems. For point-of-sale, the brand requires Revel POS by Revel Systems, Inc. Labor scheduling is handled through 7shifts. Accounting and financial management must use QuickBooks Online by Intuit Inc. Payment processing is locked to Worldpay Credit Card Processing System. These mandates apply to all locations. Vendors offering complementary or replacement solutions will need to demonstrate clear ROI and integration capability with this existing stack, particularly with Revel POS and Worldpay, which form the transactional core.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The FDD does not include an Item 8 procurement signal in the provided extract, meaning the brand's supplier designation process—whether it uses designated suppliers, approved suppliers, or an open model—is not publicly detailed. Vendors should approach HQ directly for a vendor qualification packet. On the renewal side, Item 17 outlines a standard 10-year initial term with the right to renew for additional 10-year terms, contingent on compliance, capital expenditures, and signing a then-current agreement. For software vendors, contract windows are not driven by franchisee renewal cycles, since there are no franchisees. Timing is dictated entirely by corporate budgeting cycles and any upcoming technology refresh initiatives at the HQ level.
How to read the Front Porch Cafe FDD
The full 2025 FDD is embedded below for your review. This document is the primary source for verifying the mandated technology stack, executive leadership, and the legal and operational structure of the franchise system. When reading, pay close attention to Item 11 for the complete list of mandated suppliers and Item 1 for the most current executive roster. For vendors, the FDD is a starting point for understanding the compliance requirements any new software must meet to be considered for adoption. For a ranked target list of franchise systems that match your ideal customer profile, including decision-maker contact strategies, reach out to FranCloud.
Questions vendors ask
Front Porch Cafe, answered from the filing
CEO Laura Wayland and COO Phillip Wayland are the key executives listed in the FDD. As a small, company-owned operation, software purchasing decisions are centralized with this leadership team.
The 2025 FDD mandates Revel POS by Revel Systems, Inc., 7shifts for scheduling, QuickBooks Online by Intuit Inc. for accounting, and Worldpay for credit card processing.
There are 3 total units, all company-owned. The FDD does not list any franchised locations, making this a very small, corporate-controlled quick-service restaurant chain.
The procurement model is not explicitly detailed in the available FDD extracts. Vendors should inquire directly with HQ to understand supplier designation or approval processes.
Franchise agreements have a 10-year initial term with 10-year renewal options. With only 3 company-owned units and no franchised operators, contract cycles are tied directly to corporate planning and are not disclosed in the FDD.
The 2025 FDD was filed with state franchise regulators. You can review the embedded PDF viewer below to analyze the full document and verify the mandated technology and executive contacts.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
2 operators run 2 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit2
Top states by locations
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