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nd full disclosure of the books and accounts and give us direct access to any third parties through which revenue is generated, including but not limited to, Uber Eats, Postmates, Eat24, Grubhub, and
From the filings
HQ-led decisions
Jomaru Korean Hot Pot
Quick service restaurantSoftware purchasing decisions at Jomaru Korean Hot Pot are centralized under CEO Inho Choi at the brand's California headquarters. The franchise currently mandates DoorDash for delivery operations, with no other mandated technology systems disclosed in the 2025 FDD. The total addressable market is extremely small, consisting of only 3 total units (2 franchised, 1 company-owned).
For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.
Live signals
Total units
3
2 franchised
Unit growth YoY
—
vs prior filing
AUV
—
Item 19, 2025
Royalty
2%
of gross sales
Ad fund
1%
national + local
Initial fee
$50K
per unit
Investment range
$350K–$590K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
2 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.
3%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.
GrubhubGrubhub
EAN HOT POT Outlet, including but not limited to, sales from delivery/catering services and other third party companies (including without limitation, Uber Eats, Postmates, Eat24, Grubhub, and Door Da
PostmatesUber
of your JOMARU KOREAN HOT POT Outlet, including but not limited to, sales from delivery/catering services and other third party companies (including without limitation, Uber Eats, Postmates, Eat24, Gr
Uber EatsUber
ht to obtain your sales and other related transaction data from the delivery/catering services and other third party companies related to your sales (including without limitation, Uber Eats, Postmates
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
28 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 3 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
You must obtain and maintain at your own expense accounting, sales, reporting and records retention systems conforming to the requirements set by us.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
The POS system will allow us to communicate with you, and poll and review the results of your Franchised Business’ operations, including without limitation, sales data, consumer trends, food and labor costs, and other financial information.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Within sixty (60) days after the close of each twelve (12) month period, an annual profit and loss statement for the Outlet for such year and a balance sheet for the Outlet as of the end of such year, reviewed by an independent certified public accountant.
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
We and our affiliates have the right to receive payments or other considerations from our approved suppliers on account of their dealings with you and other franchise owners
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 11
Franchisor reserves the right to modify the Confidential Operations Manuals from time to time to reflect changes that it may implement in the mandatory and recommended specifications, standards and operating procedures of the System.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
We had no revenues from required purchases or leases by franchisees during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We and our affiliates have the right to receive payments or other considerations from our approved suppliers on account of their dealings with you and other franchise owners and to use all amounts that we and our affiliates receive without restrictions
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?
75Item 8
We estimate that your purchases from us or Designated Suppliers, or that must conform to our specifications, will represent approximately 60% of your total purchases in establishing the Outlet and approximately 75% to 85% of your total purchases in the continuing operation of the Outlet.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
We will charge you for the costs incurred by us in conducting the evaluation and will notify you of decision to approve or deny the proposed supplier within 30 days after we receive all requested information and complete the required testing.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesFranchise agreement
If Franchisee proposes to purchase any type or model of construction or decorating material, fixture, equipment, furniture or sign not then approved by Franchisor, and/or any such item from any supplier which is not then approved by Franchisor, Franchisee shall first notify Franchisor in writing and shall submit to…
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor will own all rights to and interest in each telephone number and online and telephone business directory listing and social media accounts used by Franchisee that is associated in any manner with Franchisee’s Outlet and/or with any Mark (the “Listings”).
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee agrees to comply with all data privacy and security requirements Franchisor may establish from time to time
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor or its designees or agents shall visit and inspect, from time to time, Franchisee’s Outlet and any motor vehicle used in connection with the Outlet, evaluate the proper execution of the System, and confer with Franchisee and Franchisee’s employees in order to assist in the proper business operation of…
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 11
Franchisor reserves the right to modify the Confidential Operations Manuals from time to time to reflect changes that it may implement in the mandatory and recommended specifications, standards and operating procedures of the System.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
The site must meet our criteria for demographic characteristics, traffic patterns, parking, character of neighborhood, competition from and proximity to other businesses, the nature of other businesses in proximity to the site and other commercial characteristics, and the size, appearance and other physical…
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 is not permitted to promote its Franchised Outlet or use any of the Marks in any manner on any social or networking websites, such as Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter, without Franchisor’s prior written consent.
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall fully participate in all guest loyalty or frequent customer programs now or in the future adopted or approved by Franchisor.
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesItem 11
If established, you must participate in any advertising cooperative, regional or local, which encompasses your territory, and Franchisor may set the amount (but not to exceed 1.5% of Gross Sales) you and other members of such advertising cooperative or council must contribute.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
In the case of Proprietary Products and Branded Products, which include items and materials that utilize our proprietary sauces and recipes and other intellectual property belonging to us or our affiliates and that are packaged under the Marks, suppliers will be limited to us, our affiliates and/or other specified…
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
In addition to the Proprietary Products and Branded Products, you currently must buy all of your Outlet’s equipment requirements from our Designated Suppliers
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 6
Unless otherwise noted, all fees are uniformly imposed by and payable to us by electronic fund transfer or other automatic payment mechanism we designate.
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall participate in all gift certificate and/or gift card administration programs as may be designated by Franchisor from time to time.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
You must staff your JOMARU KOREAN HOT POT Outlet with at least one (1) "Approved Manager."
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesItem 16
Your employees, including but not limited to, any managers and owner(s) or Operating Principal(s), working at the Outlet must wear the System uniforms/attires at all times.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee must, at its sole cost, purchase, use, maintain and update Franchisee’s software, computer and other point-of-sale (“POS”) systems that meet Franchisor’s specifications and requirements.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We reserve the right to use, and to have full access to, all your cash registers, computers and any other systems, their login information, and the information and data they contain.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
We may charge a reasonable fee for any training program, conference, convention or other events.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesItem 11
We can require that you and/or your Approved Manager attend additional and/or refresher training programs, including national and regional conferences, conventions and meetings, as we may reasonably require, to correct, improve and enhance your operations, the System, and its members at our corporate headquarters…
The filing answers no to 3 questions
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 11
- Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?Franchise agreement
- 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
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 Jomaru Korean Hot Pot
Jomaru Korean Hot Pot is a nascent quick-service restaurant concept headquartered in California. With only 3 total units—2 franchised and 1 company-owned—the addressable market for software vendors is exceptionally small. The brand's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document reveals a lean operation with a single mandated technology vendor and a single named executive. For software sales teams, this is a high-touch, founder-led sale where the total contract value will be constrained by the unit count. The royalty rate is a modest 2.0%, and the initial franchise term is 5 years. No average unit volume was disclosed in the FDD, making it difficult to model the franchisees' ability to pay for software.
Who controls software purchasing
All purchasing authority appears to rest with CEO Inho Choi. The 2025 FDD lists no other executives, no IT leadership, and no operations team. This is a classic founder-controlled buying center. A vendor pitch must speak directly to the owner-operator mentality: low cost, minimal integration burden, and immediate operational impact. There is no parent company on file, confirming the brand is independently owned. The operator footprint in our corpus shows no mapped multi-unit operators, meaning the two franchisees are likely single-unit owners with limited professional management infrastructure.
Mandated and current tech stack
The only mandated technology disclosed in the 2025 FDD is DoorDash by DoorDash, Inc. This is listed as a mandated system, meaning franchisees are required to use DoorDash for delivery operations. No point-of-sale system, back-office platform, inventory management tool, or HR/payroll software is named as mandated or recommended. This absence is typical for a brand of this size; technology decisions are likely made ad hoc by the franchisor or left entirely to franchisee discretion. For a vendor, the gap represents a potential wedge—if you can convince Inho Choi that a unified POS or operations platform will support growth, you may be able to establish a preferred vendor relationship before the system scales.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The FDD contains no Item 8 extract, leaving the procurement model entirely opaque. We do not know whether the franchisor designates specific suppliers, maintains an approved vendor list, or allows franchisees to purchase freely. This lack of structure means a vendor must navigate a relationship-based sale rather than a formal RFP process. On the renewal side, Item 17 provides a clear trigger: franchisees must notify the franchisor of their intent to renew between 12 and 18 months before the 5-year term expires. The agreement also states that the franchisor may require a remodel at the franchisee's expense and that the renewal agreement may contain materially different terms. For the initial cohort of franchisees, this renewal window is likely approaching or already open, creating a potential inflection point where the franchisor may revisit technology standards.
How to read the Jomaru Korean Hot Pot FDD
The full 2025 Jomaru Korean Hot Pot Franchise Disclosure Document is embedded below. This is the primary source for all facts cited on this page. The FDD is a legal document filed with state franchise regulators and structured into 23 Items. For software vendors, the most relevant sections are Item 1 (the franchisor and its executives), Item 11 (franchisor's assistance, including mandated technology), Item 8 (restrictions on sources of products and services), and Item 17 (renewal, termination, and transfer). Because this brand discloses very little, a close read of the entire document is essential to identify any indirect procurement signals or operational requirements that could inform a sales strategy. For a ranked target list of franchise brands matched to your software category, talk to FranCloud.
Questions vendors ask
Jomaru Korean Hot Pot, answered from the filing
CEO Inho Choi is the sole named executive in the 2025 FDD, indicating centralized purchasing authority at the brand's California headquarters.
The 2025 FDD mandates DoorDash by DoorDash, Inc. for delivery operations. No point-of-sale or other operational technology mandates are disclosed.
The system has 3 total units: 2 franchised and 1 company-owned. This is a very small, early-stage quick-service restaurant concept.
The procurement model is not disclosed in the 2025 FDD. The document contains no extract from Item 8 regarding designated or approved suppliers.
With a 5-year initial term and renewal notice required 12–18 months before expiration, the first renewal window for the initial franchisees is likely approaching, potentially triggering tech stack reviews.
The 2025 FDD was filed with state franchise regulators. You can read the full document using the embedded PDF viewer below.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
4 operators run 4 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit4
Top states by locations
| CA | 2 |
|---|---|
| WI | 1 |
| NV | 1 |
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