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Mandatoryon. Computer System You are required to purchase a computer system (“Computer System”) that consists of the following hardware and software: (a) Toast Software POS system; and (b) QuickBooks, Microsof
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Moustaki Authentic Gyros
Quick service restaurantSoftware purchasing at Moustaki Authentic Gyros is controlled at its Pennsylvania headquarters, where Peter Kada, the agent for service of process, is the only named executive. The brand operates 3 company-owned locations with an average unit volume of $791,468 and mandates QuickBooks for accounting. With no franchised units, the addressable market for software vendors is limited to these 3 corporate stores.
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Live signals
Total units
3
0 franchised
Unit growth YoY
—
vs prior filing
AUV
$791K
Item 19, 2025
Royalty
5.5%
of gross sales
Ad fund
1%
national + local
Initial fee
$30K
per unit
Investment range
$92K–$772K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Franchisor controlled
from the filing
Non-compete
1 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
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.
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
22 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 4 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?
YesItem 11
You are required to purchase a computer system (“Computer System”) that consists of the following hardware and software: (a) Toast Software POS system; and (b) QuickBooks, Microsoft Office and Google Drive.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
We (or our designee) have the right to independently access the electronic information and data relating to your Moustaki Authentic Gyros Business and to collect and use your electronic information and data in any manner, including to promote the System and the sale of Franchises.
How the franchisor buys
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 8
We may periodically re-inspect approved suppliers’ facilities and products, and we reserve the right to revoke our approval of any supplier, product
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We and our affiliates may receive rebates from some suppliers based on your purchase of products and services and we have no obligation to pass them on to our franchisees or use them in any particular manner.
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?
90Item 8
We estimate that approximately 90% of purchases required to open your Moustaki Authentic Gyros Business and 90% of purchases required to operate your Moustaki Authentic Gyros Business will be from us or from other approved suppliers or under our specifications.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
We reserve the right to charge a fee to evaluate the proposed product, service or supplier.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you want to use or sell a product or service that we have not yet evaluated, or if you want to purchase or lease a product or service from a supplier or provider that we have not yet approved (for products and services that require supplier approval), you must notify us and submit to us the information…
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesItem 9
s. Inspections and audits Section 21 Items 6 and 11
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 11
Modify, update or change the System, including the adoption and use of new or modified trade names, trademarks, service marks or copyrighted materials, new products, new menu items, new equipment or new techniques.
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 a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 7
You must spend at least $5,000 on our required grand opening advertising campaign.
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
In addition to the Brand Fund Contributions, you must spend 1% of Gross Sales (on local advertising (“Local Advertising Requirement”).
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesItem 11
You must also participate in any gift card and loyalty programs and accept those as payment.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You must obtain the computer hardware, software licenses, maintenance and support services and other related services that meet our specifications from the suppliers we specify.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You must purchase, install, maintain in sufficient supply and only use fixtures, furnishings, equipment, signs and supplies that conform to the standards and specifications described in the Franchise Operations Manual or otherwise in writing.
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?
YesItem 11
You will be required to participate in any gift card/certificate and loyalty programs that we establish follow our policies and procedures for these programs as detailed in our Franchise Operations Manual.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
We require that you either directly operate your Moustaki Authentic Gyros Business or designate a manager (“Franchise Manager”) who has been approved by us.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
You must use the computer hardware and software, including the point-of-sale system that we periodically designate to operate your Moustaki Authentic Gyros Business.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We (or our designee) have the right to independently access the electronic information and data relating to your Moustaki Authentic Gyros Business and to collect and use your electronic information and data in any manner, including to promote the System and the sale of Franchises.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 6
We may charge you for additional person for training additional persons, newly hired initial training and personnel, refresher training courses, $250 per attendee per remedial training, advanced training day for additional courses, and additional or special training) assistance or training you need or request.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesItem 11
In addition to participating in ongoing training, you will be required to attend any national or regional meeting or conference of franchisees.
The filing answers no to 4 questions
- Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?Item 8
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 11
- Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?Item 11
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
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 franchisee/operator personally, or a small franchisor still owner-run. Wears every hat.
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The vendor opportunity at Moustaki Authentic Gyros
Moustaki Authentic Gyros is a quick-service restaurant concept headquartered in Pennsylvania. The 2025 FDD reports 3 locations, all company-owned, with no franchised units. The average unit volume is $791,468, and the royalty rate is 5.5% of gross sales. The initial franchise term is 10 years, with two 5-year successor terms available if the franchisee is in good standing and signs the then-current agreement, which may impose higher fees. The operator footprint consists of 3 mapped operators, all single-unit, with no multi-unit operators. The unit-band split is entirely in the 1-unit category, underscoring the brand’s early stage. The company appears independently owned, with no parent company on file. Year-over-year unit growth is not available. For software vendors, the addressable market is limited to these 3 corporate stores, but the FDD’s franchise offering suggests potential future growth.
Who controls software purchasing
All purchasing decisions are centralized at the Pennsylvania headquarters. The FDD names Peter Kada as the agent for service of process; he is the sole executive listed. While his exact role is not specified, he is the primary contact for legal and operational matters, making him the likely decision-maker for software procurement. Vendors should target their outreach to this single point of contact, emphasizing solutions that can support a small chain and scale with franchising.
Mandated and current tech stack
The 2025 FDD mandates QuickBooks for accounting. No other technology systems—such as point-of-sale, inventory management, payroll, or scheduling—are disclosed as mandated or recommended. This indicates that the brand may rely on manual processes or non-standardized tools for other functions. For software vendors, there is a clear gap in the tech stack, particularly in operational areas, where solutions that integrate with QuickBooks could add value.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The FDD does not include an Item 8 procurement extract, so the brand’s supplier model is unknown. It is unclear whether Moustaki Authentic Gyros uses designated suppliers, approved suppliers, or an open procurement process. The franchise agreement’s 10-year initial term and two 5-year renewal options create natural contract windows, but with only 3 units, the timing of software evaluations is unpredictable. The renewal conditions note that the successor term agreement may have materially different terms, including higher royalty and advertising contributions, which could affect franchisee operating costs and software budgets. Vendors should monitor any franchise sales activity, as new franchisees would likely be required to adopt the mandated tech stack, potentially opening opportunities for approved vendor programs.
How to read the Moustaki Authentic Gyros FDD
The full FDD is available in the embedded PDF viewer below. It was filed with state franchise regulators in 2025 and contains detailed information on the franchise system, including financial performance representations, fees, and obligations. Software vendors should pay particular attention to Item 11 (mandated technology) and Item 8 (procurement restrictions), though the latter is absent in this disclosure. For a ranked target list of franchise brands based on your software category, reach out to FranCloud.
Questions vendors ask
Moustaki Authentic Gyros, answered from the filing
With all 3 locations company-owned, purchasing is centralized. The FDD lists Peter Kada as agent for service of process; he is the only named executive and likely the key decision-maker for software vendors.
The 2025 FDD mandates QuickBooks for accounting. No POS or other operational systems are disclosed as mandated or recommended.
There are 3 company-owned locations, all in Pennsylvania. No franchised units are reported, making this a small, centrally controlled chain.
The FDD does not disclose a procurement model (Item 8 extract is absent). It is unclear whether the brand uses designated suppliers, approved suppliers, or an open procurement process.
With a 10-year initial term and renewal options for two 5-year successor terms, contract windows may align with renewal cycles. However, with only 3 units, timing is unpredictable.
The FDD is filed with state franchise regulators in 2025. You can view it in the embedded PDF viewer below.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
3 operators run 3 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit3
Top states by locations
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