Must the franchisee use an accounting or bookkeeping system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
All computer equipment and software must meet NHLN's then-current specifications and requirements.
From the filings
No mandated tech stackHQ-led decisions
Hunting Lease Network
Real estateSoftware purchasing at Hunting Lease Network appears to be controlled at the corporate level, with Vice President Troy A. Langan and Corporate Territory Manager Charlie Leece listed as key executives in the 2026 FDD. The franchise does not mandate any specific technology systems, leaving the current tech stack undisclosed. The addressable market is extremely small, consisting of just 12 total units (11 franchised, 1 company-owned).
For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.
Live signals
Total units
12
11 franchised
Unit growth YoY
-21.429%
vs prior filing
AUV
—
Item 19, 2026
Royalty
5%
of gross sales
Ad fund
5%
national + local
Initial fee
$15K
per unit
Investment range
$25K–$43K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
1 years
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.
10%of gross sales (FY2026)
15% reference
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
17 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 10 explicit no's; 7 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?
YesItem 11
NHLN will have independent access to information concerning your customers and Gross Sales because all Gross Sales will be transmitted directly to NHLN.
How the franchisor buys
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor has the right to change or modify any part of the System, the Confidential Information and/or the Marks, including the adoption and use of new or modified trademarks or copyrighted materials, new products, new equipment, or new services or techniques.
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?
23Item 8
NHLN estimates the total amount of these required purchases will represent approximately 23% of your total purchases of goods and services in the establishment and operation of your franchise.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
NHLN may charge you for the actual cost of this testing, which NHLN estimates will range from $500 to $3,000 per product or service.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you propose to offer and/or sell any product or service not yet authorized by NHLN, or if you propose to purchase any product or service from a supplier not yet approved by NHLN, you must submit to NHLN a written application for approval of the proposed product, service, or supplier.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
Cancel or transfer to Franchisor any and all registrations, telephone listings and domain name registrations using the Marks or similar marks or designations;
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
Upon five (5) days written notice to Franchisee, Franchisor or Franchisor's designated agent shall have the right to examine, copy, and/or audit Franchisee's books, records, and tax returns.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 11
NHLN has the right to change, modify, or update the Operating Manual periodically and will provide you with a written copy of all these changes, modifications, or updates for inclusion in your copy of the Operating Manual.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
You will select your own office location within your territory, but the location must be approved by NHLN before you lease or purchase the property (or before you begin operating your franchise if you intend to operate from property you already own or lease).
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You may purchase only approved brands, types, and models of equipment, signage, and supplies which meet NHLN's specifications, and only from suppliers approved by NHLN in its sole discretion.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You may purchase only approved brands, types, and models of equipment, signage, and supplies which meet NHLN's specifications, and only from suppliers approved by NHLN in its sole discretion.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 6
NHLN will automatically deduct your royalty fee and your hunting lease insurance premiums and processing fees from your Gross Sales.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
You (if you are an individual) or one of your principals (if you are an entity) must personally supervise your franchise on its premises, or employ a full-time manager for this purpose who has successfully completed NHLN's initial training program and been approved by NHLN.
Point of sale
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
NHLN will have independent access to information concerning your customers and Gross Sales because all Gross Sales will be transmitted directly to NHLN.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 6
Upon your request, NHLN will provide additional training at your office for a fee of $500/day plus the cost of travel, lodging, and meals for NHLN's representative(s).
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesItem 11
Periodically provide additional training programs, annual meetings, or seminars that you must attend.
The filing answers no to 10 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 20
- Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?Item 8
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?Item 11
- Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?Franchise agreement
- Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?Item 7
- Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?Item 11
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
- Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?Franchise agreement
- Must the franchisee use a CRM system designated or approved by the franchisor?Franchise agreement
The vendor opportunity at Hunting Lease Network
Hunting Lease Network is a real estate franchise headquartered in Nebraska with a total footprint of 12 units, 11 of which are franchised and 1 company-owned. The system contracted by 21.4% year-over-year, making this a shrinking addressable market for software vendors. The franchise operates on a 5-year initial term with a 5.0% royalty rate. Average unit volume is not disclosed in the most recent FDD.
For a vendor, the opportunity here is narrow. With only 12 units and no mandated technology, any sales cycle will likely be a direct, single-decision-maker conversation at headquarters rather than a scalable, multi-unit rollout. The lack of a disclosed tech stack means a greenfield evaluation is possible, but the total contract value ceiling is low given the unit count.
Who controls software purchasing
The 2026 FDD identifies two executives at the corporate level: Troy A. Langan, Vice President, and Charlie Leece, Corporate Territory Manager. No multi-unit operators are mapped in FranCloud's corpus, which strongly suggests that all purchasing authority is centralized with these two individuals. There is no CIO, CTO, or dedicated technology buyer on file. Vendors should prepare to engage Langan and Leece directly, framing the conversation around operational efficiency for a small, real-estate-focused franchise system.
Mandated and current tech stack
Hunting Lease Network does not mandate or recommend any specific technology systems in its 2026 FDD. There are no named POS providers, CRM platforms, or operational tools disclosed in Item 11 or elsewhere. The current technology stack used at the corporate office or across the 11 franchised locations is not publicly known. This absence of mandates means vendors face no incumbent displacement challenge, but they also lack a clear signal of existing pain points or budget allocation for software.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The FDD provides no Item 8 procurement signal, leaving the purchasing model undefined. It is unclear whether franchisees are required to buy from designated suppliers, select from an approved list, or operate with an open procurement policy. Renewal terms are outlined in Item 17: franchisees in good standing may renew for an additional 5-year term by providing written notice at least 90 days before expiration and paying a $1,000 renewal fee. If notice is given late, the fee jumps to $5,000. The renewal agreement may contain materially different terms than the original. Given the system's negative unit growth, renewal-driven evaluation cycles are likely rare, and vendors should not expect a predictable, time-based window for software RFPs.
How to read the Hunting Lease Network FDD
The 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document is the definitive source for understanding the legal and operational constraints that shape software purchasing at Hunting Lease Network. Key sections for vendors include Item 8 (procurement restrictions), Item 11 (franchisor's assistance, including mandated technology), and Item 17 (renewal and termination conditions). The full document is available in the embedded viewer below. For a ranked target list of franchise systems with stronger technology mandates and larger addressable unit counts, FranCloud can help you prioritize your outbound efforts.
Questions vendors ask
Hunting Lease Network, answered from the filing
The 2026 FDD lists Troy A. Langan (Vice President) and Charlie Leece (Corporate Territory Manager) as the primary executives. With no field operators mapped, purchasing authority likely rests with these two individuals at headquarters.
The 2026 FDD does not mandate or recommend any specific POS, operational, or technology systems. The current tech stack in use at the 12 locations is not publicly disclosed.
There are 12 total units in the US, comprising 11 franchised locations and 1 company-owned unit. The system contracted by 21.4% year-over-year.
The procurement model is not detailed in the available FDD extracts. There is no Item 8 signal indicating a designated supplier, approved supplier list, or fully open procurement policy.
The initial franchise term is 5 years. Renewals require 90 days' written notice and a $1,000 fee. With negative unit growth, renewal-driven software evaluation cycles may be infrequent.
The 2026 FDD is filed with state franchise regulators. You can review the full document using the embedded PDF viewer below to analyze Item 11 and Item 8 disclosures directly.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
10 operators run 10 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit10
Top states by locations
| KS | 2 |
|---|---|
| MO | 2 |
| WI | 1 |
| NY | 1 |
| IL | 1 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind Hunting Lease Network
unknown of farmers national.
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Primary franchise filings · updated June 2026. Every figure is source-traceable and QA-checked.