Apple PayApple
ermine. The term “credit card vendors” includes, among other things, companies that provide services for electronic payment, such as near field communication vendors (for example, Apple Pay and Google
From the filings
HQ-led decisions
Kwik Kar Franchising
Automotive servicesSoftware purchasing at Kwik Kar Franchising is controlled at the headquarters level, where the executive team mandates specific point-of-sale and payment systems across all locations. The brand currently operates 26 company-owned units, with no franchised units disclosed in the 2025 FDD, and requires Apple Pay, Google Wallet, and two named POS platforms. For software vendors, this means a concentrated, HQ-driven sales motion with a small but fully controlled addressable footprint.
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Live signals
Total units
26
0 franchised
Unit growth YoY
—
vs prior filing
AUV
$1.04M
Item 19, 2025
Royalty
6%
of gross sales
Ad fund
0.5%
national + local
Initial fee
$40K
per unit
Investment range
$291K–$917K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
3 years
from the filing
Item 19
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.
6.5%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.
Google PayGoogle
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Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
25 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 2 explicit no's; 7 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 store all data and information in the Computer System that we designate, and report data and information in the manner we specify.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
We (or our designee(s)) have the right to independently access the electronic information and data regarding your Center, through the POS system, Computer System, and other technology systems, and to collect and use your electronic information and data in any manner, including to promote the System and the sale of…
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Within 10 days after the end of each calendar month and within 90 days after the end of Franchisee’s fiscal year, a balance sheet and profit and loss statement for the Center which shall include, if Franchisee is an entity, a balance sheet and profit and loss statement for such entity, for such period (the monthly…
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
We, or our affiliate, GMI, is a designated or approved vendor of some of these items.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 8
We and our affiliates reserve the right to designate additional suppliers for other products, equipment, and services.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
During the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, we had no franchisees and therefore had no revenues from franchisee purchases or leases.
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 from suppliers in consideration for goods or services that we require or advise you to obtain from approved suppliers, (either as prebates or rebates) and we reserve the right to do so in the future.
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?
20Item 8
We estimate that the cost of your purchases from designated or approved sources, or according to our standards and specifications may range from 60 percent to 80 percent of the total cost to establish your Center and 20 percent to 30 percent to operate your Center.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 6
Supplier and Costs of inspection As incurred Payable if we inspect a new product, service, or Product (estimated to be proposed supplier nominated by you.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you want to purchase or lease any products, equipment, supplies, or services not previously approved by us, or use a new supplier of these items not previously approved by us, you must first notify us and obtain our written approval.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee acknowledges that KKF or its affiliates have the right to take assignment of all telephone, telecopy and facsimile machine numbers, directory listings, web addresses, domain names, and social media websites and accounts associated with any Mark.
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
KKF or KKF’s authorized agent shall have the right to request, receive, inspect and audit any of the business records, financial or otherwise, of Franchisee or any party affiliated with Franchisee
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
The Brand Standards Manual contents may be updated periodically by KKF, in KKF’s sole discretion, and Franchisee shall update Franchisee’s copy of the Brand Standards Manual as instructed by KKF and shall conform the Kwik Kar Center operations with the updated provisions, at Franchisee’s expense, within 30 days after…
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
We must approve the site before you sign the Lease.
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 acknowledges and agrees that it will not post a blog, create or contribute to a website, engage in any type of social networking or conduct any type of Internet communication that refers to the Marks, the Licensed Methods, KKF, its affiliates and employees, any Kwik Kar Centers, any other franchised Kwik…
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 7
You must plan to spend a minimum of $10,000 on your Grand Opening, not including labor, cost of goods and discounts or special offers.
Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?
YesItem 11
you must spend a minimum of 4 percent of your total amount of monthly Gross Revenues related to the operation of your Center on local advertising that has been pre-approved by us (“Local Advertising Commitment”).
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall participate, at its sole cost, in all credit card, debit card, gift card, loyalty card, electronic payment services, electronic data capture or other similar programs, and use all credit card vendors, that KKF deems mandatory.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall purchase all services and related products offered at or through the Center and all Items required for the operation of the Center from KKF, from KKF’s affiliates, from suppliers designated or approved by KKF or, if there is no designated or approved supplier for particular services, products or…
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You are obligated to purchase or lease all products, equipment, supplies, and services used in or sold through your Center in accordance with our standards and specifications only from sources approved 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 currently require you to pay fees and other amounts due to us or our affiliates via electronic funds transfer (“EFT”) or other similar means.
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall participate, at its sole cost, in all credit card, debit card, gift card, loyalty card, electronic payment services, electronic data capture or other similar programs, and use all credit card vendors, that KKF deems mandatory.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
We require that you purchase or lease and use an approved POS system, software, and other technology systems which meet our specifications.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We (or our designee(s)) have the right to independently access the electronic information and data regarding your Center, through the POS system, Computer System, and other technology systems, and to collect and use your electronic information and data in any manner, including to promote the System and the sale of…
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 6
We may charge you this fee for training additional persons, newly-hired personnel, refresher training courses, advanced training courses, and additional or special assistance or training you need or request.
The filing answers no to 2 questions
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 11
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
The vendor opportunity at Kwik Kar Franchising
Kwik Kar Franchising operates 26 company-owned automotive service locations, with its headquarters in Colorado. The 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document does not report any franchised units, meaning the entire system is under direct corporate control. For software vendors, this creates a compact, HQ-driven sales target rather than a distributed operator network. The brand’s royalty rate is 6.0%, and the initial franchise term is 15 years, though no year-over-year unit growth figure is disclosed. Average unit volume is also not reported in the FDD, so vendors should size the opportunity based on the 26-unit footprint and the automotive services segment’s typical transaction volumes.
Who controls software purchasing
Purchasing authority sits with the executive team at Kwik Kar Franchising. The FDD lists Ravichandra K. Saligram as Executive Chairman, Ron Stilwell as President, Kelvin Sellers as General Counsel, Jim Boswell as Chief Financial Officer, and Scott Accardo as Vice President of Operations. For a software pitch, Scott Accardo is the most direct operational buyer, while Jim Boswell likely signs off on financial and enterprise software investments. No chief information officer or technology-specific role is named, so initial outreach should target operations and finance leadership. Because all units are company-owned, there is no franchisee-level purchasing autonomy; a single HQ decision can deploy software across the entire system.
Mandated and current tech stack
The 2025 FDD mandates four specific technology systems. For point-of-sale, the brand requires both Integrated Services, Inc. POS system and Sage Microsystems POS system. For mobile payments, Apple Pay by Apple Inc. and Google Wallet are mandated. These mandates mean any software that integrates with or replaces these systems must align with HQ’s existing vendor relationships. The dual-POS requirement is unusual and may reflect legacy installations or a transition in progress. Vendors offering complementary solutions—such as inventory management, appointment scheduling, or customer relationship management—should verify compatibility with both POS platforms before engaging.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The FDD does not include an Item 8 extract, so the brand’s procurement model—whether designated supplier, approved supplier, or open—is not publicly known. Renewal terms offer two paths: a single 15-year renewal if the franchisee is in good standing, or a five-year renewal with an automatic extension for five additional years, provided notice is given six months before expiration. These long cycles suggest that major software contracts may also run on multi-year timelines, with renewal or renegotiation windows tied to the franchise term structure. Without disclosed unit growth, vendors should monitor any public announcements of expansion or system upgrades as potential triggers for new software evaluations.
How to read the Kwik Kar Franchising FDD
The full 2025 FDD is embedded below for direct review. Key sections for software vendors include Item 11 (franchisor’s obligations), which lists the mandated POS and payment systems, and Item 1 (the franchisor and any parents, predecessors, and affiliates), which names the executive team. Item 17 outlines renewal terms that can signal contract cycles. Because no Item 8 procurement language is included, vendors should use the executive contacts in Item 1 to ask about supplier qualification processes directly. For a ranked target list of franchise systems matched to your software category, FranCloud can help you prioritize outreach based on tech mandates, unit counts, and decision-maker access.
Questions vendors ask
Kwik Kar Franchising, answered from the filing
The executive team controls purchasing. Key contacts include Scott Accardo (VP of Operations) for operational tools and Jim Boswell (CFO) for financial systems. No CIO is listed in the FDD.
The 2025 FDD mandates Integrated Services, Inc. POS system and Sage Microsystems POS system, plus Apple Pay and Google Wallet for mobile payments across all locations.
The brand has 26 total units, all company-owned. No franchised unit count is disclosed in the 2025 FDD.
The FDD does not include an Item 8 procurement extract, so whether the brand uses designated suppliers, approved suppliers, or an open model is not publicly disclosed.
Initial franchise terms run 15 years. Renewal options include one 15-year term or a 5-year term with automatic 5-year extension. Contract windows may align with these cycles, but no recent unit growth data is available to signal active expansion.
The 2025 FDD is filed with state franchise regulators. You can review the full document in the embedded PDF viewer below to analyze tech mandates, executive contacts, and procurement rules directly.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
1 operators run 1 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
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Top states by locations
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Ownership
The portfolio behind Kwik Kar Franchising
holding_vehicle of MidOcean Partners.
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