iClassProiClassPro
Mandatoryms (“Computer System”) we specify, and have the latest versions of hardware, software and applications to operate the Computer System. The current Computer System requirements are iClass Pro and Deput
From the filings
HQ-led decisions
Gforce
Youth servicesSoftware purchasing at Gforce is controlled at the headquarters level by the Grady family leadership team. The system currently mandates Deputy Premium and iClass Pro, creating a defined tech stack for its 7 total units. Vendors should note the small, concentrated footprint and a 5-year initial term with renewal windows that may open opportunities for displacement.
For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.
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Total units
7
1 franchised
Unit growth YoY
—
vs prior filing
AUV
$1.20M
Item 19, 2026
Royalty
8%
of gross sales
Ad fund
1%
national + local
Initial fee
$55K
per unit
Investment range
$217K–$468K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Franchisor controlled
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.
9%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.
FacebookMeta
lacement. If feasible, you may do cooperative advertising with other GForce franchisees in your area, with our prior written approval. You may not maintain any business profile on Facebook, Instagram,
InstagramMeta
nish us with a quarterly report and documentation of local advertising expenditures during the previous calendar quarter. You may not use social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,
ThreadsMeta
and documentation of local advertising expenditures during the previous calendar quarter. You may not use social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, X, YouTube, Threads, Tik Tok, bl
TwitterX
h a quarterly report and documentation of local advertising expenditures during the previous calendar quarter. You may not use social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, X, YouTube,
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y report and documentation of local advertising expenditures during the previous calendar quarter. You may not use social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, X, YouTube, Threads, Ti
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
23 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 6 explicit no's; 5 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?
YesItem 11
You must purchase and use the computer systems (“Computer System”) we specify, and have the latest versions of hardware, software and applications to operate the Computer System.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
The Computer System allows us to independently and remotely access all of your sales data, including your Gross Revenue, through the Internet.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Within ten (10) days after the close of each calendar month and within ninety (90) days after the close of each fiscal year, Franchisee will furnish Franchisor a full and complete written statement of income and expense and a profit and loss statement for the operation of the Franchised Business during said period…
How the franchisor buys
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesFranchise agreement
Make available from time to time, and amend as deemed appropriate by Franchisor, a list of required and/or recommended products and services for System franchisees and a list of approved and/or recommended suppliers of such items.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
In our recent fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, neither we nor any of our affiliates has received any revenue from franchisees’ required purchases or leases.
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?
5Item 8
We estimate that your purchase or lease of products, supplies and services from approved suppliers (or those which meet our specifications) will represent approximately 20% - 40% of your costs to establish your Franchised Business and approximately 5% of your costs for ongoing operation.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
You must pay us an Evaluation Fee of $750 at the time you request our approval of a proposed item or supplier;
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you would like us to consider another item or supplier, you must make such request in writing to us and have the supplier give us samples of its product or service and such other information that we may require.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, Franchisor may exercise its authority, pursuant to such documents, to obtain any and all of Franchisee’s rights to the telephone numbers of the Franchised Business and all related telephone directory listings and other business listings, and all Internet listings…
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesItem 11
conduct inspections of your Franchised Business, at the frequency and duration that we deem advisable.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 17
Modification of the agreement Sections 9.4, No oral modifications generally, but we 14.6, and 19.1.4 may change the Operations Manual and System standards at any time.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesFranchise agreement
No site may be used for the location of the Franchised Business unless it is approved in writing by Franchisor.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall not establish any website or other listing on the Internet except as provided and specifically permitted herein.
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 11
We require you to spend a minimum of $5,000 in grand opening advertising and promotional activities at least 30 days prior to, and for 60 days after, the opening of your Franchised Business.
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
Following your grand opening campaign, you are required to spend at least $500 per month on advertising for the Franchised Business in your territory.
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesFranchise agreement
Accept and honor all loyalty cards, promotional coupons, or other System-wide offers, on a uniform basis, as accepted by other franchisees in the System.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase all equipment, fixtures, inventory, supplies and services from our designated suppliers and contractors or in accordance with our specifications.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You must purchase all equipment, fixtures, inventory, supplies and services from our designated suppliers and contractors or in accordance with our specifications.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall, together with the submission of the Gross Revenue Report, pay Franchisor the Royalty Fee and the Brand Fund Contribution, as defined, and more particularly described in Article 13, then due.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee, at Franchisee’s sole expense, shall install and maintain the POS System and computer hardware, software and applications Franchisor requires for the operation of the Franchised Business and shall follow the procedures related thereto that Franchisor specifies in the Manual or otherwise in writing.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
The Computer System allows us to independently and remotely access all of your sales data, including your Gross Revenue, through the Internet.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor reserves the right to impose a reasonable fee for all additional training programs.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesFranchise agreement
If required by Franchisor, Franchisee, or Franchisee’s Principal(s) shall participate in additional training, which includes on-going and refresher training and/or an annual national business meeting or convention, for up to eight (8) days per year at a location designated by Franchisor.
The filing answers no to 6 questions
- Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?Item 8
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 11
- Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?Item 8
- Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?Franchise agreement
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?Franchise agreement
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
The vendor opportunity at Gforce
Gforce operates in the youth-services segment with a total footprint of 7 units, consisting of 6 company-owned locations and a single franchised outlet. The system is based in California and is led entirely by members of the Grady family. For software vendors, the addressable market is extremely small, but the high proportion of company-owned units means a single HQ decision can cover nearly the entire system. The average unit volume (AUV) is not disclosed in the most recent FDD. The royalty rate stands at 8.0%, and the initial franchise term is 5 years. Year-over-year unit growth is not available in the current filing.
Who controls software purchasing
Software purchasing authority sits squarely at headquarters. The executive team listed in Item 1 of the 2026 FDD includes Christina Grady as President, Douglas Grady as Vice President, Gavin Grady as Director of Operations, Gabriella Grady as Director of Sales, Marketing and Franchise Development, and Kyle Grady as Business Manager. For a vendor pitching operational or marketing software, Gabriella Grady and Gavin Grady are the most likely day-to-day decision-makers, with final approval likely resting with Christina Grady. There are no external operators mapped in our corpus, meaning no multi-unit owner influence exists outside of the corporate structure.
Mandated and current tech stack
The 2026 FDD mandates two specific technology platforms. Deputy Premium is required for workforce management, and iClass Pro is mandated for what is presumably class scheduling or student management, given the youth-services focus. No other named systems appear as mandates in the available data. This creates a clear displacement or integration opportunity for vendors whose products complement or outperform these two platforms. Because the system is small and tightly controlled, a successful pilot at one company-owned location could effectively become a system-wide deployment.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 of the FDD, which typically outlines procurement and sourcing restrictions, did not yield an extract in our corpus. However, the explicit technology mandates strongly suggest a designated-supplier or HQ-approved model. Vendors should prepare for a direct HQ sale rather than a field-sales motion. The renewal structure provides potential timing signals. Under Item 17, a franchisee in good standing can sign a successor agreement for up to three additional 5-year terms. The renewal process requires written notice at least six months before the end of the current term, execution of a new franchise agreement, and compliance with then-current standards—including technology updates. The franchisor explicitly notes that the successor agreement may contain materially different terms, which could include new software mandates. For vendors, the six-month pre-renewal window represents a natural point to engage HQ about upcoming stack changes.
How to read the Gforce FDD
The full Gforce Franchise Disclosure Document, filed with state franchise regulators in 2026, is available below. Key sections for software vendors include Item 11 (Franchisor’s Obligations) to confirm the mandated technology list, Item 8 (Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services) to understand procurement rules, and Item 17 (Renewal, Termination, Transfer) to map contract cycles. Because the system has no parent company on file and appears independently owned, all decision-making is contained within the Grady family leadership group. For a ranked target list of franchise systems that match your ideal customer profile, FranCloud can help you prioritize your outreach.
Questions vendors ask
Gforce, answered from the filing
The Grady family holds key operational roles. Gabriella Grady (Director of Sales, Marketing and Franchise Development) and Gavin Grady (Director of Operations) are likely central to technology decisions, with President Christina Grady overseeing major agreements.
The 2026 FDD mandates Deputy Premium and iClass Pro. No other named operational or POS systems are disclosed as mandated in the filing.
Gforce has 7 total units: 6 are company-owned and 1 is franchised. This is a very small, youth-services concept based in California.
The procurement model is not explicitly detailed in the available FDD extract. Vendors should assume a designated-supplier or HQ-mandated model given the explicit tech mandates in place.
The initial franchise term is 5 years. Renewal requires six months' written notice and execution of a new agreement, which may include materially different terms. This creates potential re-evaluation points for tech stacks.
The Gforce FDD was filed with state franchise regulators in 2026. You can read the full document using the embedded PDF viewer below to analyze Item 11 and Item 19 details directly.
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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
| CA | 1 |
|---|---|
| WI | 1 |
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