XeroXero
Mandatoryour Marks from us or our designated or approved suppliers. You must purchase the following items/services from designated or approved suppliers: stationery printing, uniforms, and Xero Accounting Soft
From the filings
HQ-led decisions
KitSet Assembly Services
Home servicesSoftware purchasing authority at KitSet Assembly Services sits with CEO Grant Nye and Directors William Flew and Jennifer Lees at the Arizona headquarters. The franchisor mandates Toolkit Software and Xero across its system. The total addressable unit count is not disclosed in the most recent FDD, making direct operator outreach a necessary discovery step for vendors.
For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.
Live signals
Total units
0
0 franchised
Unit growth YoY
—
vs prior filing
AUV
—
Item 19, 2026
Royalty
10%
of gross sales
Ad fund
0%
national + local
Initial fee
$50K
per unit
Investment range
$209K–$315K
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.
10%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.
AngiAngi
franchise are other mobile product assembly services businesses, especially those that market their services using service provider aggregator websites such as Craigslist.org and Angi.com, and handyma
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
21 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 5 explicit no's; 8 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?
YesFranchise agreement
You must maintain an active subscription to the required Toolkit Software and to the accounting software we designate.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
We will have full ability to poll your data, computer system and related information by means of direct access whether in person or by electronic means.
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
One of our affiliates is the sole source of the required Toolkit Software subscription.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 8
Subject to our right to designate one or more exclusive suppliers with advance written notice, you may request our approval to obtain products, equipment, supplies or materials from sources that we have not previously approved.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
During our fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, we did not receive any such revenue.
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?
10Item 8
We estimate that your purchases from us, our affiliates, exclusive suppliers, approved suppliers, or subject to our specifications and standards will be from 10% to 20% of the total purchases you make to operate your franchise.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 6
Alternative Supplier As incurred As incurred We may charge a Review Fee reasonable fee to evaluate alternative suppliers and supplies that
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
Subject to our right to designate one or more exclusive suppliers with advance written notice, you may request our approval to obtain products, equipment, supplies or materials from sources that we have not previously approved.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
Effective upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, you assign to us (or will immediately cease using, at our discretion) all business telephone and internet listings; website addresses and domain names; social media accounts; other online accounts or presence; and business email addresses you use in the…
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesItem 6
We may audit your reports, books, statements, business records, cash control devices, and 9 – Kitset Assembly Services - Franchise Disclosure Document tax returns at any time during normal business hours.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
We will have the right to modify or supplement the Manual at any time.
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 will not have the right to create an independent website that includes our Marks or promotes your franchise.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase all items and services needed for the operation of your franchise either from us, our affiliates, one or more exclusively designated suppliers, our approved suppliers, or subject to our standards and specifications as we will designate.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You must purchase all items and services needed for the operation of your franchise either from us, our affiliates, one or more exclusively designated suppliers, our approved suppliers, or subject to our standards and specifications as we will designate.
Payments
Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You must purchase and use computer hardware and software (including software as a service subscriptions) that strictly conform to our specifications (and from designated or approved suppliers if required by us).
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesFranchise agreement
You hereby authorize us (and our affiliates or third-party processors) to initiate automatic debits or withdrawals from any business bank account you designate for all amounts due to us under this Agreement or any other agreement between you and us, including but not limited to Initial Franchise Fee shares, Transfer…
People
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You must also purchase all required stationery, printed materials, and uniforms from our approved or mandated suppliers.
Point of sale
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We will have full ability to poll your data, computer system and related information by means of direct access whether in person or by electronic means.
Sales and CRM
Must the franchisee use a CRM system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You must purchase and use computer hardware and software (including software as a service subscriptions) that strictly conform to our specifications (and from designated or approved suppliers if required by us).
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
We may provide refresher training programs or seminars and may require that you attend and complete them to our satisfaction.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesItem 11
You must attend our annual conference for our franchise system.
The filing answers no to 5 questions
- 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
- 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
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 franchisor's owner/CEO decides; an ops or franchise-development lead may evaluate.
VP SalesHead of SalesCROSales Director
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The vendor opportunity at KitSet Assembly Services
KitSet Assembly Services operates in the home services segment from its headquarters in Arizona. The franchisor’s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document does not disclose total unit counts, franchised versus company-owned splits, or year-over-year unit growth. For a software vendor, this means the addressable market size is unverified from the FDD alone. The royalty rate sits at 10.0%, and the initial franchise term runs 10 years. No average unit volume is reported. Vendors evaluating this account should weigh the unknown scale against the clear tech mandates and a concentrated HQ buying center.
Who controls software purchasing
The Item 1 disclosure names four executives: Grant Nye as Chief Executive Officer, William Flew and Jennifer Lees as Directors, and Ian Walker as Country Manager. With no CIO, CTO, or VP of Operations listed, the CEO and Director-level team likely holds direct authority over software evaluation and procurement. This is a small leadership group, meaning a single conversation with the right executive could unlock the entire system. No parent company is on file; KitSet Assembly Services appears independently owned, so decisions are not filtered through a corporate parent.
Mandated and current tech stack
The 2026 FDD mandates two systems: Toolkit Software and Xero by Xero Limited. Toolkit Software likely serves as the operational or project management backbone, while Xero handles accounting. No POS, CRM, payroll, or marketing automation platforms are named as required. This creates a wedge for vendors whose tools complement or integrate with Toolkit Software and Xero. If your product overlaps with either mandated system, you will need a displacement strategy aimed at the CEO and Directors. If you offer adjacent functionality not covered by the mandates, your path is clearer.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 procurement signals are absent from the available FDD extract. The franchisor does not publicly define a designated supplier list, approved vendor program, or open procurement policy. This lack of documentation could mean an informal process managed directly by the executives named in Item 1. Renewal conditions under Item 17 require written notice 90 to 180 days before the 10-year term expires, full performance of all obligations, demonstrated financial capacity for additional development, and execution of a general release. Franchisees must also complete retraining and sign the then-current Master Franchise Agreement, which may contain materially different terms. These renewal triggers represent potential reevaluation points for technology, though the long 10-year term means windows are infrequent.
How to read the KitSet Assembly Services FDD
The full 2026 FDD is embedded below. Focus on Item 11 to confirm the mandated Toolkit Software and Xero obligations, and check for any additional systems that may appear in the full text. Review Item 8 for any procurement restrictions not captured in our extract. Item 17 details the renewal conditions summarized above—pay attention to the retraining requirement, as it signals a franchisor that values operational consistency and may resist unvetted technology changes. For a ranked target list of franchise systems matched to your software category, FranCloud can help you prioritize accounts where your integration or displacement play is strongest.
Questions vendors ask
KitSet Assembly Services, answered from the filing
The buying center includes Chief Executive Officer Grant Nye and Directors William Flew and Jennifer Lees. As a small leadership team, they likely control all major vendor decisions directly from the Arizona headquarters.
The 2026 FDD mandates Toolkit Software and Xero by Xero Limited. No other operational or POS systems are named as required in the disclosure document.
The total number of US locations—both franchised and company-owned—is not disclosed in the 2026 FDD. Vendors should verify the current footprint through direct research.
The FDD does not include an Item 8 extract specifying designated or approved suppliers. The procurement model remains unclear from the available disclosure, suggesting a potentially open or undocumented process.
Renewal terms run 10 years, with notice required 90–180 days before expiration. Without unit growth data or recent activity signals, specific contract windows cannot be predicted from the FDD alone.
The 2026 FDD is filed with state franchise regulators. You can review the full document in the embedded PDF viewer below to analyze Item 11 tech mandates and Item 17 renewal conditions directly.
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Operator footprint
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Ownership
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