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HQ-led decisions
Little Art House
Youth servicesSoftware purchasing at Little Art House is controlled at the headquarters level by Members Emma Lancaster Bradford and Leighton Lancaster Bryant. The franchise currently mandates specific systems for accounting, customer registration, scheduling, and teacher management, with Sawyer named as a required vendor. The addressable market is small, consisting of 3 company-owned units in Tennessee.
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Live signals
Total units
3
0 franchised
Unit growth YoY
—
vs prior filing
AUV
—
Item 19, 2025
Royalty
6%
of gross sales
Ad fund
2%
national + local
Initial fee
$40K
per unit
Investment range
$106K–$192K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Franchisor controlled
from the filing
Non-compete
2 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.
8%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.
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Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
23 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 5 explicit no's; 6 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 purchase the specific point of sale system (hardware and software) and other software we designate for customer registration and scheduling, teacher scheduling, accounting, email, word processing, communications, and reporting.
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.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You will keep a complete and accurate set of books and records of the operation of the Franchise, produce monthly financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices for each calendar month and furnish copies of these statements to us within 30 days after the end of each…
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
We and our affiliate may derive revenue from providing products and services directly to our franchisees.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 8
The following specific requirements are in place as of the issuance date of this disclosure document and are subject to change.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
During our last fiscal year, we received such revenue in the amount of $0 (which was 0% of our total revenue).
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We and our affiliate may receive rebates, price adjustments, or discounts on products or services sold to you by recommended or approved suppliers.
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, our affiliates, exclusive suppliers, approved suppliers, or subject to our specifications and standards will be from 75% to 95% of the total purchases you make to operate your franchise.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
You will reimburse us for the actual cost of the tests.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesFranchise agreement
We will not unreasonably withhold approval of a supplier you propose.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
You hereby authorize the transfer of your business telephone numbers and directory listings and internet addresses, email addresses, domain names and locators to us or our designated franchisees.
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesItem 11
At our discretion, we may inspect the Franchise and conduct activities to ensure compliance with the terms of the Franchise Agreement and Operations Manual to ensure consistent quality and service throughout our franchise system.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 8
We may amend the Operations Manual, including changes that may affect minimum requirements for your franchise operations.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 12
The franchise is for a location to be approved by the franchisor.
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.
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
Local Advertising / Webpage / Social Media You must spend at least 1% of your monthly Gross Revenue on local advertising and marketing within 24 – Little Art House Franchise Disclosure Document your Territory each month.
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesItem 16
You must sell or otherwise issue gift cards or certificates (together “Gift Cards”) and loyalty cards (“Loyalty Cards”) that have been prepared utilizing the standard form of Gift Card and Loyalty Card provided or designated by us, and only in the manner specified by us in the Operations Manual.
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 the specific point of sale system (hardware and software) and other software we designate for customer registration and scheduling, teacher scheduling, accounting, email, word processing, communications, and reporting.
Payments
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesItem 16
You must sell or otherwise issue gift cards or certificates (together “Gift Cards”) and loyalty cards (“Loyalty Cards”) that have been prepared utilizing the standard form of Gift Card and Loyalty Card provided or designated by us, and only in the manner specified by us in the Operations Manual.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You must purchase the specific point of sale system (hardware and software) and other software we designate for customer registration and scheduling, teacher scheduling, accounting, email, word processing, communications, and reporting.
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.
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 or your managers attend and complete them to our satisfaction.
The filing answers no to 5 questions
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 11
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?Franchise agreement
- Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
- Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?Item 6
The vendor opportunity at Little Art House
Little Art House operates a very small footprint of 3 company-owned units, all located in Tennessee. The 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document does not report any franchised locations, and year-over-year unit growth is not disclosed. For a software vendor, the total addressable market here is limited to these 3 locations. The average unit volume (AUV) is not reported in the FDD. The royalty rate is 6.0% on gross sales, and the initial franchise term is 10 years.
This is not a high-growth franchise system by unit count. The operator footprint confirms this: only 2 operators are mapped across approximately 2 located units, with no multi-unit operators. The unit-band split shows all units fall into the 1-unit category. Vendors should approach this as a single-account, relationship-driven sale rather than a scalable franchise play.
Who controls software purchasing
All software purchasing decisions are centralized at the headquarters level. The 2025 FDD lists two Members as the executive team: Emma Lancaster Bradford and Leighton Lancaster Bryant. In a system of this size, these individuals are the de facto buyers for any technology. There is no parent company on file; the brand appears independently owned. Vendors should direct all outreach to these two decision-makers, as no additional IT or procurement layer is indicated.
Mandated and current tech stack
The FDD mandates four categories of technology for franchisees, though all current units are company-owned. The mandated systems are: accounting software, customer registration and scheduling software, Sawyer, and teacher scheduling software. Sawyer is the only vendor named explicitly in the Item 11 extract, serving the registration and scheduling function. The specific vendors for accounting and teacher scheduling are not named in the available data. Any vendor pitching a replacement for Sawyer must be prepared to demonstrate clear superiority in a tightly controlled environment.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 of the FDD, which typically outlines procurement and purchasing requirements, provided no extractable signal in this dataset. The procurement model—whether designated supplier, approved supplier, or open—is therefore not publicly known from this source. Renewal terms are clearer: franchisees in good standing may renew for additional 10-year periods under the then-current agreement, which may contain materially different terms. Notice must be given between 3 and 6 months before expiration, and a renewal fee, general release, and possible retraining are required. Given the current unit count and lack of franchised locations, software contract windows are likely ad-hoc rather than tied to a mass renewal cycle.
How to read the Little Art House FDD
The 2025 Little Art House Franchise Disclosure Document is the primary source for the data above. It contains the legally mandated disclosures on unit count, executive team, fees, and technology requirements. For software vendors, the critical sections are Item 11 (franchisor's assistance, including mandated tech) and Item 8 (restrictions on sources of products and services). The full document is embedded below for your own due diligence. For a ranked target list of franchise systems that match your software's ideal customer profile, FranCloud can help.
Questions vendors ask
Little Art House, answered from the filing
The buying center is the two Members listed in the 2025 FDD: Emma Lancaster Bradford and Leighton Lancaster Bryant. As a small, owner-operated system, they directly control all technology decisions.
The 2025 FDD mandates four systems: accounting software, customer registration and scheduling software, Sawyer, and teacher scheduling software. Sawyer is the only vendor named explicitly.
There are 3 total units, all company-owned. No franchised units are disclosed in the 2025 FDD. All mapped operators are in Tennessee.
The procurement model is not detailed in the 2025 FDD extract. Item 8, which would specify designated or approved suppliers, provided no extractable signal.
With a 10-year initial term and renewal windows requiring notice 3-6 months before expiration, any contract tied to the franchise cycle would open far in the future. The small, static unit count suggests ad-hoc purchasing.
The 2025 FDD is filed with state franchise regulators. You can review the full document in the embedded PDF viewer below for complete legal and operational details.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
2 operators run 2 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit2
Top states by locations
| TN | 2 |
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