QuickBooks OnlineIntuit
Mandatoryd must be compatible with your computer and required software. You will also be required to purchase software to operate the Office, including Google G Suite, a VoIP phone number, QuickBooks Online, a
From the filings
+22.581% units YoYHQ-led decisions
Gasket Guy
Automotive servicesSoftware purchasing at Gasket Guy flows through a lean HQ team led by COO Sean Dillon and executives at Diversified Food Service Supply. The franchise currently mandates QuickBooks Online by Intuit Inc. across all 38 franchised locations, with no company-owned units disclosed. For vendors selling operational or financial software, this is a small but growing target—unit count rose 22.6% year-over-year, signaling an active expansion cycle.
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Live signals
Total units
38
38 franchised
Unit growth YoY
+22.581%
vs prior filing
AUV
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Item 19, 2026
Royalty
6%
of gross sales
Ad fund
1%
national + local
Initial fee
$60K
per unit
Investment range
$90K–$365K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Item 19
No 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.
7%of gross sales (FY2026)
15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
1 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.
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ermined by the Retail Food Service Customers Report (“RFSC”) in a given geography area. This will be based on data compiled by the Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (“ESRI”) and Data Axle
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materials (which may be national, regional or local in scope), and/or any other activities that we believe would benefit the System, including the following: social media such as Facebook, Twitter and
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Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
24 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 3 explicit no's; 7 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
Franchise Owner shall maintain during the term of this Agreement, and shall preserve for a minimum of seven (7) years thereafter, full, complete accurate records of all sales, marketing activities, closeout sheets, payroll and accounts payable in accordance with the standard accounting system described by the…
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
We will have independent access to information or data in your computer system.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchise Owner shall, at its expense, submit to the Franchisor, within fifteen (15) days of the end of each calendar month during the term of this Agreement, on forms prescribed by the Franchisor, a financial statement, which may be unaudited, for the preceding month, including both an income statement and balance…
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
As of the date of this disclosure document, we are the manufacturer and sole supplier of gaskets and certain hardware that you must use for your Franchised Business.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 8
We may change the mandatory and optional items and other products and services in our sole discretion.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
During the fiscal year 2025, we did not receive any revenue from franchise owners with respect to the purchase of required goods and services.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We anticipate receiving vendor management fees or rebates from certain vendors for providing products and services to franchise owners, but did not collect any in our fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
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?
90Item 8
We estimate that your required purchases and leases from designated suppliers, approved suppliers or in accordance with our specifications will represent approximately 90% of your initial and on- going operating purchases for the Office.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 6
We reserve the right to charge you a fee for reviewing a proposed supplier’s goods or services which may be used in connection with your Office.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you desire to purchase any items from an unapproved supplier, you or the supplier must submit to us a written request for written approval.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchise Owner must acknowledge in writing that as between the Franchisor and Franchise Owner, the Franchisor has the sole rights to and interests in all telephone numbers and directory listings associated with any Proprietary Marks or the Office.
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
The Franchisor has the right at any time during business hours and without prior notice to examine, compile, review, or audit all business records, financial and otherwise, relating to Franchise Owner's Office.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 14
We may from time-to-time revise the contents of the Manual, and you must comply with each new or changed provision.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesFranchise agreement
Within ninety (90) days after the date of this Agreement, Franchise Owner must obtain the Franchisor's written approval of the site for the Franchised Business and the proposed lease agreement for the location of the Office
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 may not establish an independent web site.
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 7
You are required to spend at least $1,000 for your Initial Marketing Campaign expenses.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase specified products and procure all equipment, inventory, signage, required for the operation of your Gasket Guy Office solely from us or suppliers (including distributors, manufacturers and other sources) who have been approved in writing by us, as listed in the Manual.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You must purchase specified products and procure all equipment, inventory, signage, required for the operation of your Gasket Guy Office solely from us or suppliers (including distributors, manufacturers and other sources) who have been approved in writing by us, as listed in the Manual.
Payments
Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchise Owner agrees to purchase and use a point-of-sale cash collection and data processing system, and an internet-based point of sale reporting and communication service (collectively, the (“Computer System”) from a vendor approved by Franchisor, and only the specified software authorized in writing by…
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchise Owner hereby agrees to execute and deliver such instruments, agreements and other documents as may be necessary to enable Franchisor to present a monthly bank draft on Franchise Owner's bank account for Royalty Fees, including, without limitation, the Authorization Agreement for Direct Debits (ACH Debits)…
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
The Office must be under the direct on- premises supervision of a fully-trained Manager at all times when you or your Operating Partner is not personally managing and operating the Office.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchise Owner agrees to purchase and use a point-of-sale cash collection and data processing system, and an internet-based point of sale reporting and communication service (collectively, the (“Computer System”) from a vendor approved by Franchisor, and only the specified software authorized in writing by…
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We will have independent access to information or data in your computer system.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 6
We also reserve the right to charge per diem charges for other training courses.
The filing answers no to 3 questions
- Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?Franchise agreement
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
- Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?Franchise agreement
The vendor opportunity at Gasket Guy
Gasket Guy operates 38 franchised locations in the automotive services segment, with headquarters in Georgia. The system added units at a 22.6% clip year-over-year, a pace that suggests active franchise sales and new-store openings. For software vendors, that expansion cadence means a growing installed base and recurring onboarding events—each new franchisee represents a fresh deployment of the mandated tech stack.
No company-owned units are reported in the 2026 FDD, so the entire addressable market sits with franchisees. Average unit volume is not disclosed, and the initial franchise term is not stated. The royalty rate is 6.0% of gross sales. These gaps mean vendors should qualify prospects carefully, but the mandated technology gives a clear starting point for integration or displacement conversations.
Who controls software purchasing
The FDD’s Item 1 lists three executives: Sean Dillon serves as Chief Operating Officer, while Dave Brautigan holds the title of Chief Executive Officer and President of Diversified Food Service Supply, and Marion DeMello is Chief Financial Officer of Diversified Food Service Supply. No parent company is on file, suggesting Gasket Guy is independently owned, with Diversified Food Service Supply appearing in executive titles as an affiliated entity.
This lean leadership structure points to centralized purchasing control. A vendor pitching financial, operational, or compliance software will likely need buy-in from the COO or CFO. The absence of a named CIO or VP of Technology means the financial and operational executives likely double as technology decision-makers. Direct outreach to Sean Dillon or Marion DeMello is the most probable path.
Mandated and current tech stack
The 2026 FDD mandates QuickBooks Online by Intuit Inc. across the system. No other operational, POS, inventory, or CRM systems are named as required. This creates a dual opportunity: vendors that integrate natively with QuickBooks Online can position themselves as complementary, while those offering a full-suite replacement must build a case around functionality gaps in the current single-vendor mandate.
Because the mandate is explicit, any software that touches general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, or financial reporting must either coexist with QuickBooks Online or justify a franchise-wide migration. The FDD does not disclose whether franchisees are permitted to use additional tools beyond the mandate, so vendors should clarify the franchisor’s policy on supplementary software during discovery.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 of the FDD does not yield an extract on procurement rules, so it is unknown whether Gasket Guy designates specific suppliers, maintains an approved-vendor list, or allows open purchasing. Vendors should treat this as a blank slate and ask directly about procurement governance in initial conversations.
Item 17, which typically covers renewal, termination, and transfer, also provides no extract. Without the initial term length or renewal windows, it is difficult to pinpoint contract cycles. However, the 22.6% unit growth rate suggests that new franchisees are entering the system regularly. Each new location likely needs to stand up the mandated QuickBooks Online environment, creating a recurring implementation window that a vendor can target with onboarding, training, or adjacent software services.
How to read the Gasket Guy FDD
The full 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document is embedded below. It was filed with state franchise regulators and contains the legal and operational disclosures that govern the franchise relationship. For software vendors, the most relevant sections are Item 1 (the franchisor and its executives), Item 11 (the mandated tech stack), and Item 8 (procurement restrictions, if any). Reviewing these sections will help you tailor a pitch that respects the franchisor’s existing mandates and speaks directly to the people who control purchasing.
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Questions vendors ask
Gasket Guy, answered from the filing
The 2026 FDD lists Sean Dillon (COO), Dave Brautigan (CEO, Diversified Food Service Supply), and Marion DeMello (CFO, Diversified Food Service Supply) as key executives. These roles form the likely buying center for software decisions.
The FDD mandates QuickBooks Online by Intuit Inc. No other operational or POS systems are named as required in the most recent disclosure.
There are 38 total units, all franchised. The brand operates in the automotive services segment and grew unit count by 22.6% year-over-year.
The FDD does not extract a specific procurement model from Item 8. Vendors should inquire directly whether Gasket Guy uses designated suppliers, an approved list, or an open procurement process.
The initial term length and Item 17 renewal signals are not disclosed in the 2026 FDD. With 22.6% unit growth, new-location onboarding may create natural entry points for software vendors.
The 2026 FDD was filed with state franchise regulators. You can review the embedded PDF viewer below for the full disclosure document.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
53 operators run 53 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit53
Top states by locations
| NY | 10 |
|---|---|
| GA | 4 |
| TN | 3 |
| VA | 3 |
| IL | 2 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind Gasket Guy
unknown of gaskets acquisition.
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Primary franchise filings · updated June 2026. Every figure is source-traceable and QA-checked.