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From the filings
+200% units YoYHQ-led decisions
Ideal Automotive Sales
Automotive servicesSoftware purchasing at Ideal Automotive Sales is controlled at the headquarters level, with key executives including CEO Jian “Jeff” Li and COO Kang Li listed in the 2026 FDD. The franchise currently mandates Syndicate and V-Auto, alongside accounting software, for its operations. The total addressable market is small, comprising just 5 total units (3 franchised, 2 company-owned).
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Total units
5
3 franchised
Unit growth YoY
+200%
vs prior filing
AUV
—
Item 19, 2026
Royalty
—
of gross sales
Ad fund
2%
national + local
Initial fee
$45K
per unit
Investment range
$514K–$2.66M
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. It is a floor, not a total — the filing discloses one of the two headline fees.
2%+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.
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Fund will be used to directly solicit new franchisees. In our most recently concluded fiscal year, 100% of the Marketing Fund was spent and expenditure percentages are as follows: Google Ads Fee: 10.8
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ovide for the basic layout of your web page. The content used and the design of your web page is subject to our approval, in our sole discretion. Your use of social media, such as Instagram, Twitter a
LinkedInLinkedIn
website. You are strictly prohibited from promoting your Ideal Auto Dealer Business or using the Marks in any manner on social or networking websites, such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter
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he basic layout of your web page. The content used and the design of your web page is subject to our approval, in our sole discretion. Your use of social media, such as Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
26 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 5 explicit no's; 3 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
Notwithstanding the foregoing, we reserve the right to require you to use designated bookkeeping / accounting software.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
We have the right to independently access all information you collect or compile at any time without first notifying you.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
you shall remit to us, in the manner and format that we periodically prescribe, the following: (i) On or before the tenth (10th) day of each month following the close of a quarter, in a form approved by us, a balance sheet as of the end of the last day of the preceding month and an income statement for the preceding…
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
You must purchase from us (or our designated affiliate) certain Promotional Supplies, including, for example, marketing materials, license plate frames and forms.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 8
A complete list of our Approved Suppliers (which is subject to change from time to time) will be provided to you.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, we did not receive any revenue, rebates, discounts or other material consideration from suppliers based on franchisees’ required purchases of products, supplies or equipment; however, we may do so in the future and any rebates, discounts or other material consideration…
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?
50Item 8
approximately 50% to 60% of your total purchases in the continuing operation of your Ideal Auto Dealer Business.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 6
Evaluation of Non- $500 to $1,000 Applies to the costs You will be responsible for Approved Products and we expend in our covering our costs in testing Suppliers evaluation of new any new products or suppliers you wish to evaluating a supplier who you purchase from or new wish to use in connection with
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesFranchise agreement
If you desire to utilize any products or services that we have not approved (for products and services that require supplier approval), you shall first send us sufficient information, specifications and samples for us to determine whether the service or product complies with our standards and specifications or…
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
assign all telephone listings, telephone numbers and email addresses for your Ideal Auto Dealer Business to us
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall comply with Franchisor’s data privacy policies, as well as industry standards, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, and applicable law regarding the collection, storage, disclosure, processing, and use of customer data, including, if and when required, providing privacy notices and obtaining…
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesItem 11
We or our designated affiliate will make periodic visits to your Ideal Auto Dealer Business, which may be announced or unannounced, to inspect your operations, observe and interview your employees in order to verify your compliance with the Franchise Agreement and the Operations Manual to ensure that our high…
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
We can, and expect to, modify our standards and specifications as we deem necessary.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesFranchise agreement
You must submit to us for written approval a site proposal for the proposed site of the Ideal Auto Dealer Business and such other information or materials as we may reasonably require
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 cannot have your own Website or register any domain name/URL address. You must use the Website that is provided by us or our affiliate.
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 11
Local Advertising. Each month you must spend the greater of:
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
Every month for the duration of the term of this Agreement, you shall spend the greater of: (i) five thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars; or (ii) two percent (2%) of your monthly Gross Profits; on advertising, promotions and public relations within the immediate area surrounding the Ideal Auto Dealer Location (“Local…
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesItem 11
If we establish an Advertising Cooperative in the geographic area in which your Ideal Auto Dealer Business is located, you must participate in such Advertising Cooperative program.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase from us (or our designated affiliate) certain Promotional Supplies, including, for example, marketing materials, license plate frames and forms.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
In addition to the proprietary products and services that you will have to purchase from our affiliate, you will also have to purchase or lease some products and services solely from suppliers approved or designated by us.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 6
We require you to sign a pre-authorization form to enable us to automatically withdraw from your bank account the full amount of royalties, advertising payments (as applicable), as well as any other amounts that you owe to us or our affiliates or your cooperative advertising association (as applicable).
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
you must appoint and retain at all times a minimum of one (1) individual who will serve as Location Manager to supervise the operations of your Ideal Auto Dealer Business.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You must purchase or lease the computer system (hardware and software) that we specify.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We have the right to independently access all information you collect or compile at any time without first notifying you.
Sales and CRM
Must the franchisee use a CRM system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You are required to use our proprietary customer management software, Syndicate.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
Although we will not charge a fee to attend these additional training programs, you must pay for all of your attendees’ expenses related to the programs, including travel, lodging, meals and wages.
The filing answers no to 5 questions
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Franchise agreement
- 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?Franchise agreement
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?Franchise agreement
- Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?Franchise agreement
The vendor opportunity at Ideal Automotive Sales
Ideal Automotive Sales presents a compact target for software vendors, with a total footprint of just 5 units—3 franchised and 2 company-owned—according to its 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The brand operates in the automotive services segment and is headquartered in New York. While the average unit volume and royalty percentage are not disclosed, the initial franchise term is set at 10 years. This small network means a single deal could cover a significant portion of the system, but the total addressable market is limited. Vendors should weigh the low unit count against the potential for a deep HQ relationship that could lock in a system-wide mandate.
Who controls software purchasing
Control is centralized. The 2026 FDD Item 1 lists the entire executive team: Jian “Jeff” Li (Chief Executive Officer), Kang Li (Chief Operating Officer), Guo “David” Jian Liang (Regional Service Director), Tianran “Nick” Shi (Regional Business Relation Director), and Ku Zheng (Franchise Coordinator). For a system of this size, the CEO and COO are the likely final decision-makers for any enterprise software purchase. Regional directors may serve as influencers for tools that impact daily operations, but the buying center is small and concentrated at the New York headquarters. No parent company is on file, indicating independent ownership, which further simplifies the path to the economic buyer.
Mandated and current tech stack
The FDD explicitly mandates three technology components: accounting and bookkeeping software, Syndicate, and V-Auto. These are listed as required systems for franchisees. No other operational or point-of-sale systems are named as mandated or recommended in the filing. For a vendor selling complementary or replacement software, the presence of Syndicate and V-Auto defines the integration landscape. Any pitch must address how your tool coexists with or improves upon this existing mandated stack. The lack of a named POS mandate could represent an opening, but it is equally possible that the franchisor considers the matter closed with the current mandates.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The procurement model is opaque. No extract from Item 8 is available in our corpus, meaning the franchisor’s restrictions on supplier sourcing—whether designated, approved, or open—are not disclosed in the most recent FDD. However, the renewal terms in Item 17 provide a clear timing trigger. Franchisees must give written notice of intent to renew 180 days before expiration of their 10-year term. They must also execute the then-current franchise agreement, remodel and modernize the business, replace fixtures and equipment, and pay a renewal fee. This forced modernization event at the decade mark is a natural window for technology re-evaluation. Vendors should map the initial sale dates of the 3 franchised units to anticipate when these renewal-driven refresh cycles will occur.
How to read the Ideal Automotive Sales FDD
The full 2026 FDD is embedded below. Review Item 1 for the complete executive roster and ownership structure. Item 11 details the mandated accounting software, Syndicate, and V-Auto obligations. While Item 8 is not extracted here, the renewal conditions in Item 17 are critical for timing your outreach. Use this primary source to verify the current tech mandates and identify any updates to the leadership team before engaging. For a ranked target list of franchise systems that match your ideal customer profile, FranCloud can help you prioritize your outbound efforts.
Questions vendors ask
Ideal Automotive Sales, answered from the filing
The 2026 FDD lists CEO Jian “Jeff” Li and COO Kang Li. As a small HQ, the C-suite likely makes direct technology decisions. Regional Directors Guo Liang and Nick Shi may influence operational tool choices.
The FDD mandates accounting and bookkeeping software, Syndicate, and V-Auto. No other specific POS or operational systems are named as mandated or recommended in the filing.
There are 5 total units: 3 franchised and 2 company-owned. No year-over-year unit growth rate was disclosed in the 2026 FDD.
The FDD does not provide an extract for Item 8, so the procurement model—whether designated supplier, approved supplier, or open—is not disclosed in the most recent filing.
With a 10-year initial term, renewal requires 180 days' written notice. Franchisees must execute the then-current agreement, remodel, and pay a renewal fee. This creates a predictable, long-cycle refresh window.
The 2026 FDD is filed with state franchise regulators. You can read the full document using the embedded PDF viewer below to analyze the tech mandates and executive team directly.
Source
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
5 operators run 5 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit5
Top states by locations
| NY | 2 |
|---|---|
| NJ | 1 |
| CA | 1 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind Ideal Automotive Sales
single_brand_holdco of Ideal Automotive.
Sibling brands
Related Automotive services brands
Primary franchise filings · updated June 2026. Every figure is source-traceable and QA-checked.