OloOlo Inc.
Mandatoryyou must participate in the integrated online ordering system we designate. Currently, we use an online ordering system through Olo, Inc.
+5.455% units YoYHQ-led decisions
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
Quick service restaurantSoftware purchasing at Keke's Breakfast Cafe is controlled at the corporate level, with mandates covering online ordering and point-of-sale systems. The chain currently operates 82 total units (58 franchised, 24 company-owned) and reported an average unit volume of $2,002,470 in its 2026 FDD. Vendors targeting this brand must navigate a mandated tech stack that includes Olo and PAR Brink POS.
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
4 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.
PAR Brink POSPAR Technology Corporation
Mandatoryor invoicing As of the date of this disclosure document, you must purchase the PAR POS point of sale system with cash station terminals, server handheld tablets, kitchen displays, scanner, receipt pri
PAR POS
Mandatoryyou must purchase the PAR POS point of sale system
point of purchase system
Mandatoryprograms related to the operation of the point of purchase system
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 the corpus by segment and unit count, not a guess.
The franchisor's owner/CEO decides; an ops or franchise-development lead may evaluate.
VP SalesHead of SalesCROSales Director
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Live signals
Total units
82
58 franchised
Unit growth YoY
+5.455%
vs prior filing
AUV
$2.00M
Item 19, 2026
Royalty
5%
of gross sales
Ad fund
2%
national + local
Initial fee
$30K
per unit
Investment range
$638K–$1.94M
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
The vendor opportunity at Keke's Breakfast Cafe
Keke's Breakfast Cafe is a quick-service restaurant chain headquartered in South Carolina with 82 total units, 58 of which are franchised. The brand reported an average unit volume of $2,002,470 in its 2026 FDD and grew its unit count by 5.455% year-over-year. For software vendors, the addressable market is 82 locations, though the franchised majority means any sale must align with corporate mandates that flow down to franchisees.
Who controls software purchasing
The 2026 FDD identifies President David Schmidt as the top executive, supported by Jon Ahrendt, Senior Director of Franchise Business Development. Natalia Pacheco, Senior Director of Training and New Café Growth, and Jenna Law, Director of Marketing, round out the named leadership team. No dedicated technology or procurement officer is listed, suggesting that software purchasing decisions are made by this small executive group. Vendors should direct outreach to the President’s office or the franchise development function.
Mandated and current tech stack
Keke's Breakfast Cafe mandates specific technology for its franchise system. The FDD lists Olo by Olo Inc. as the required online ordering platform and PAR Brink POS by PAR Technology Corporation as the mandated point-of-sale system. A generic point-of-purchase system is also required. These mandates mean that any competing online ordering or POS solution faces a high barrier to entry unless the franchisor initiates a stack review. Complementary tools in areas like labor scheduling, inventory, or guest engagement may find a more open path if they integrate with the existing PAR and Olo infrastructure.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The FDD does not include an Item 8 extract, so the procurement model—whether designated supplier, approved supplier, or open—is not disclosed in the most recent filing. Franchise agreements carry a 10-year initial term. Renewal is automatic if the franchisee pays the successor agreement fee and signs the required documents within the final six months of the term. The franchisor may present materially different terms on renewal, though territory boundaries remain unchanged and fees will not exceed those charged to similarly situated renewing franchisees. This renewal cycle creates a predictable window every decade when franchisees may be more receptive to evaluating new technology, particularly if the successor agreement introduces updated operational requirements.
How to read the Keke's Breakfast Cafe FDD
The full 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document is available below. It contains the complete Item 11 list of mandated technology, the Item 1 executive roster, and the Item 17 renewal conditions summarized here. Reviewing the document directly is essential for validating integration requirements and identifying any additional approved suppliers not captured in this summary. For a ranked target list of franchise brands matched to your software category, talk to FranCloud.
Questions vendors ask
Keke's Breakfast Cafe, answered from the filing
The FDD lists President David Schmidt and Senior Director of Franchise Business Development Jon Ahrendt as key executives. Purchasing authority for mandated technology likely sits with this leadership group, though a dedicated CIO is not named in the filing.
The 2026 FDD mandates Olo by Olo Inc. for online ordering and PAR Brink POS by PAR Technology Corporation for point-of-sale. A generic point-of-purchase system is also mandated.
Keke's Breakfast Cafe has 82 total units, comprising 58 franchised and 24 company-owned locations, according to the 2026 FDD. Year-over-year unit growth was 5.455%.
The FDD does not include an Item 8 procurement extract, so the designated-supplier versus approved-supplier model is not disclosed in the most recent filing.
Franchise agreements run for 10 years. Renewal terms are automatic if the successor fee is paid and documents signed within the last six months. Notice of non-renewal is due 60 days before expiration.
The 2026 FDD was filed with state franchise regulators. You can read the full document using the embedded PDF viewer below.
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