QuickBooksIntuit
Mandatoryhardware, peripherals and software that will serve as the point-of-sale computer system for your Bridal Boutique and a maintenance agreement for that system. Currently, we require QuickBooks for accou
From the filings
HQ-led decisions
Magnolia Laine Franchising
Retail non foodMagnolia Laine Franchising, part of Magnolia Bridal, operated a single company-owned bridal-retail location in Georgia as of its 2022 FDD, with no franchised units yet on the books. QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online are both mandated for bookkeeping under Item 11, putting software decisions at headquarters even at this early stage. The FDD makes a financial performance representation under Item 19.
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Total units
1
0 franchised
Unit growth YoY
—
vs prior filing
AUV
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Item 19, 2022
Royalty
7%
of gross sales
Ad fund
3%
national + local
Initial fee
$35K
per unit
Investment range
$112K–$223K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
5 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.
10%of gross sales (FY2022)
15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
2 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.
QuickBooks OnlineIntuit
Mandatoryhardware that allows you to access the software that we prescribe in the Manuals from time to time. You must use accounting software as prescribed by us in the Manuals, currently QuickBooks Online. Qu
FacebookMeta
damage or loss caused by errors of the Internet. (Franchise Agreement - Section 9.5) We also may establish and maintain one or more social media sites (e.g., www.twitter.com; www.facebook.com; www.ins
InstagramMeta
used by errors of the Internet. (Franchise Agreement - Section 9.5) We also may establish and maintain one or more social media sites (e.g., www.twitter.com; www.facebook.com; www.instagram.com; www.p
PinterestPinterest
he Internet. (Franchise Agreement - Section 9.5) We also may establish and maintain one or more social media sites (e.g., www.twitter.com; www.facebook.com; www.instagram.com; www.pinterest.com, or su
TwitterX
t responsible for damage or loss caused by errors of the Internet. (Franchise Agreement - Section 9.5) We also may establish and maintain one or more social media sites (e.g., www.twitter.com; www.fac
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
29 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 1 explicit no; 4 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 use accounting software as prescribed by us in the Manuals, currently QuickBooks Online.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesFranchise agreement
During and subsequent to the Term of this Agreement, we will have the right to use all data pertaining to, derived from, or displayed at your Magnolia Laine℠ Bridal Boutique (including, without limitation, data pertaining to or otherwise related to your Magnolia Laine℠ Bridal Boutique customers).
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
10.3 You must, at your expense, provide to us a profit and loss statement and balance sheet, accompanied by a review report certified by your chief executive officer or chief financial officer, within 90 days after the end of each of your fiscal years, showing the results of operations of your Magnolia Laine℠ Bridal…
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
We may require you to purchase or lease products, equipment, services, or supplies from us or our affiliates.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 8
We may require you to install and utilize computer hardware and software that we may designate for the Technology System.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
In 2021, we and our affiliates received $0 from the purchase or lease of items or services where we were the Approved Supplier to Magnolia Laine℠ Bridal Boutique franchisees.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We and our affiliates may earn monies or other remuneration from sales from or to Approved Suppliers: these may include rebates, fees, Bridal Boutique Items in kind, marketing contributions and any other remuneration we choose in our sole discretion.
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?
80Item 8
All of your required purchases, which include items you must purchase from us or any affiliate or Approved Supplier of ours, and items you must purchase in accordance with our specifications, will represent approximately 80% to 100% of your total purchases in connection with the establishment of your Magnolia Laine℠…
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
You or the supplier must pay us a fee.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you would like to purchase products or services from a supplier that we have not approved, you must: (i) submit a written request to us for our consent to use the supplier;
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
You must take such appropriate steps needed to transfer the telephone number for the business to us.
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You must at all times be compliant with the applicable and then-current Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards and requirements.
Franchise management
Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?
YesFranchise agreement
participation in market research and testing and product and service development programs and customer satisfaction programs;
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
We will also have the right, at any time, to have an independent audit made of the books of your Magnolia Laine℠ Bridal Boutique.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
We may add to, delete from, or modify the contents of the Manuals and any other written directives, manuals, and materials created or approved for use in the operation of the System, or your Magnolia Laine℠ Bridal Boutique at any time and from time to time.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 12
The franchise is granted for a specific location that first must be approved by us (the “Site”).
Marketing
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 11
In addition to the Minimum Local Advertising Expenditure, you will be required to spend $500 to $1,500 on approved grand opening advertising prior to the opening of your Bridal Boutique.
Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?
YesFranchise agreement
You must spend each calendar year at least the amount we designate on qualifying local advertising in compliance with this Agreement, the Manual, and the System Standards (the “Minimum Local Advertising Expenditure”), currently $1% of your Gross Sales per year.
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesFranchise agreement
Additionally, you must sell, issue, and redeem gift cards (“Gift Cards”) and (whether as a part of, or separate from, Gift Cards) loyalty cards (“Loyalty Cards”) that have been prepared utilizing the standard form of Gift Card or Loyalty Card provided or designated by us, and only in the manner specified in the…
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesFranchise agreement
We may require you to participate in cooperative advertising programs with certain suppliers or approved sources of goods.
Operations
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
Currently, you are required to purchase certain proprietary products, training services, certain marketing materials, and gift cards from us, our predecessors or our affiliates relating to the establishment or operation of the Magnolia Laine℠ Bridal Boutique.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesFranchise agreement
You will pay to us all Continuing Royalty Fees, Fund contributions, and all other sums you owe to us by Automatic Clearing House payment (“ACH Payment”).
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesFranchise agreement
Additionally, you must sell, issue, and redeem gift cards (“Gift Cards”) and (whether as a part of, or separate from, Gift Cards) loyalty cards (“Loyalty Cards”) that have been prepared utilizing the standard form of Gift Card or Loyalty Card provided or designated by us, and only in the manner specified in the…
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 11
You must hire a salaried manager for the operation of your Magnolia Laine℠ Bridal Boutique.
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
To enforce a dress code conforming to such specifications as to professionalism, color, design, and like factors as we may designate from time to time, to be worn by all of your personnel at all times while working at, in, through, or on behalf of your Magnolia Laine℠ Bridal Boutique, and to cause all
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You must record all sales on the computer-based point of sale system specified by us in the Manuals or otherwise in writing, which will be deemed part of your Computer System.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We may access the information system and retrieve, analyze, download and use all software, data and files stored or used in the Technology System.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
Upon your request, but at our sole discretion or at our direction, we may provide or require you or your employees to attend additional training programs and refresher courses (at your expense) as we consider necessary.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesItem 6
If we do so, you will be required to attend and pay our current fee.
The filing answers no to 1 question
- Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?Franchise agreement
The vendor opportunity at Magnolia Laine Franchising Magnolia Laine Franchising, part of Magnolia Bridal, operated a single company-owned bridal-retail location in Georgia as of its 2022 FDD, with no franchised units yet on the books. The system's Item 19 makes a financial performance representation, and its Item 11 technology requirements already point to a mandated bookkeeping stack — a signal worth tracking as the brand adds franchisees.
Who controls software purchasing Magnolia Laine Franchising is part of Magnolia Bridal, and its Item 11 technology language sets a corporate mandate: QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online are both required, which puts bookkeeping-software decisions at headquarters rather than at the store level, even with a single unit currently open.
Tech named in the FDD, and what is actually required QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online are both mandated under Item 11 for bookkeeping — the only systems in this filing tied to a contractual requirement. Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter (by X) also appear in the same Item 11 language, though nothing requires any of them; they read as marketing-channel mentions rather than platform commitments.
Procurement, renewals, and timing Magnolia Laine's Item 8 supplier model is an approved-supplier list: the franchisor can designate suppliers for fixtures, furniture, signage, and other retail items, and franchisees must buy proprietary products, training services, certain marketing materials, and gift cards from the franchisor or its affiliate, with a process to propose alternate suppliers. The initial term runs 10 years; renewal requires notice, a $1,500 Successor Franchise Fee, compliance with the Manuals, and a new agreement (potentially on materially different terms) for a five-year successor term.
How to read the Magnolia Laine Franchising FDD Magnolia Laine Franchising is part of Magnolia Bridal. The full FDD, filed with state franchise regulators in 2022, is embedded below — Item 11 covers the QuickBooks mandate and Item 8 covers supplier approval. Talk to FranCloud for a ranked list of franchise systems like this one that fit your product.
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Magnolia Laine Franchising, answered from the filing
Magnolia Laine Franchising is part of Magnolia Bridal, whose Item 11 QuickBooks mandate signals centralized bookkeeping decisions at headquarters, even with a single operating location today.
QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online are both mandated under Item 11 for bookkeeping. Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter (by X) also appear in the same Item 11 language, though nothing requires any of them — they read as marketing-channel mentions.
The 2022 FDD lists a single company-owned location in Georgia. Magnolia Laine Franchising is part of Magnolia Bridal and had not yet franchised a unit as of this filing.
Magnolia Laine runs an approved-supplier list: the franchisor can designate suppliers for fixtures, furniture, signage, and other retail items, and franchisees must buy proprietary products, training services, certain marketing materials, and gift cards from the franchisor or its affiliate. Franchisees may propose suppliers for approval.
Renewal requires notice, a $1,500 Successor Franchise Fee, compliance with the Manuals, and a new franchise agreement that may carry materially different terms, for a five-year successor term — a natural point for vendors to revisit the account after the initial 10-year term.
The full FDD is embedded in the viewer below. It was filed with state franchise regulators in 2022; Item 11 covers the QuickBooks mandate and Item 8 covers supplier approval.
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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
Single-unit1
Top states by locations
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Ownership
The portfolio behind Magnolia Laine Franchising
unknown of magnolia bridal.
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