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From the filings
+200% units YoYHQ-led decisions
My Backyard Sports
Youth servicesSoftware purchasing at My Backyard Sports is controlled at the headquarters level by President Michael Kraner and COO Debbi Rapaport. The franchise currently mandates JobTread, Pipedrive CRM, and QuickBooks, creating a defined tech landscape. With only 4 total units, the immediate addressable market is small, but the 200% year-over-year unit growth signals a system in active expansion.
For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.
Live signals
Total units
4
3 franchised
Unit growth YoY
+200%
vs prior filing
AUV
$523K
Item 19, 2022
Royalty
6.5%
of gross sales
Ad fund
2%
national + local
Initial fee
$55K
per unit
Investment range
$104K–$177K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
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.
8.5%of gross sales (FY2023)
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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ith a quarterly report and documentation of local advertising expenditures during the previous calendar quarter. You may not use social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, bl
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tphone; one (1) camera with tripod, such as GoPro; one (1) Mobile Eye vehicle safety device; and one (1) vehicle tracking system. Software: QuickBooks; Microsoft Office 360 Suite; PipeDrive CRM; Call
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or tablet; one (1) iPhone or other smartphone; one (1) camera with tripod, such as GoPro; one (1) Mobile Eye vehicle safety device; and one (1) vehicle tracking system. Software: QuickBooks; Microsoft
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terly report and documentation of local advertising expenditures during the previous calendar quarter. You may not use social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, blogs or oth
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nish us with a quarterly report and documentation of local advertising expenditures during the previous calendar quarter. You may not use social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, T
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tive advertising with other My Backyard Sports franchisees in your area, with our prior written approval. You may not maintain any business profile on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or a
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
22 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 6 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?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee agrees to keep and maintain complete and accurate books and records of its transactions and business operations using the accounting procedures and chart of accounts specified by Franchisor.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
We reserve the right to have remote and independent access to all information generated by and stored in your computer system, including your revenue information and customer data.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Within thirty (30) days after the close of each calendar quarter and within ninety (90) days after the close of each fiscal year, Franchisee shall prepare a full and complete written statement of the income and expense and a profit and loss statement for the operation of the Franchised Business during said period…
How the franchisor buys
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 8
We reserve the right to revoke approval of any item or supplier that does not continue to meet our then-current standards.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, neither we nor our affiliates received any revenue from vendors on account of required purchases by franchisees.
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?
40Item 8
We estimate that your purchase or lease of products, supplies and services from approved suppliers (or those which meet our specifications) will represent approximately 60% of your costs to establish your Franchised Business and approximately 40% of your costs for ongoing operation.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor reserves the right to charge Franchisee an evaluation fee of equal to the actual cost and expense for evaluation, inspection and testing.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you would like us to consider another item or supplier, you must make such request in writing to us and have the supplier give us samples of its product or service and such other information that we may require.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, Franchisor may exercise its authority, pursuant to such documents, to obtain any and all of Franchisee’s rights to the telephone numbers of the Franchised Business and all related telephone directory listings and other business listings, and all Internet listings…
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesItem 11
conduct inspections of your Franchised Business and vehicle(s), at the frequency and duration that we deem advisable.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor may from time to time revise the contents of the Manual and other materials created or approved for use in the operation of the Franchised Business.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesFranchise agreement
Upon consent by Franchisor to the location for the Franchised Business office, Franchisor shall set forth the location and Territory on Attachment 2 of this Agreement and shall provide a copy thereof to Franchisee.
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 shall not establish any website or other listing on the Internet except as provided and specifically permitted herein.
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 11
We require you to spend at least Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) on initial local advertising and promotional activities from thirty (30) days immediately prior to the opening of your Franchised Business through sixty (60) days immediately following the opening of your Franchised Business.
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
Thereafter, you are required to spend at least Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000) per month on local advertising to promote your Franchised Business.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase all items outlined in the Operations Manual, and any equipment bearing the Marks in accordance with our specifications.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You must purchase all items outlined in the Operations Manual, and any equipment bearing the Marks in accordance with our specifications.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesFranchise agreement
At Franchisor’s request, Franchisee must execute documents, including but not limited to, the Authorization attached as Attachment 4, that allow Franchisor to automatically take the Royalty Fee and Brand Fund Contribution due as well as other sums due Franchisor, from business bank accounts via electronic funds…
Point of sale
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We reserve the right to have remote and independent access to all information generated by and stored in your computer system, including your revenue information and customer data.
Sales and CRM
Must the franchisee use a CRM system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
Software: QuickBooks; Microsoft Office 360 Suite; PipeDrive CRM; Call Rail phone marketing tracking; JobTread field management software.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 6
We reserve the right to impose a reasonable fee for all additional training programs, including the national business meeting or annual convention.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesItem 11
If we require it, you must attend mandatory additional training offered by us and/or attend an annual business meeting or franchisee conference for up to five (5) days each year at a location we designate.
The filing answers no to 6 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
- Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?Item 8
- Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?Franchise agreement
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?Franchise agreement
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
The vendor opportunity at My Backyard Sports
My Backyard Sports is a youth services franchise headquartered in New Jersey with a total footprint of just 4 units—3 franchised and 1 company-owned. For a software vendor, the immediate addressable market is tiny. However, the system reported 200% year-over-year unit growth, signaling an aggressive expansion trajectory. Average unit volume sits at $523,253, and the royalty rate is 6.5% on a 10-year initial term. If the growth rate holds, the vendor opportunity will scale quickly, making early entrenchment valuable.
Who controls software purchasing
Software purchasing decisions are centralized at the franchisor level. The key executives named in the 2023 FDD are Michael Kraner, President, and Debbi Rapaport, Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder. In a system this small, both individuals are likely directly involved in evaluating and approving any technology that touches franchise operations. Scott Stricof, Vice President of Franchise Development, is another potential stakeholder, particularly for tools that support franchise sales and onboarding. There is no parent company on file; the brand appears independently owned.
Mandated and current tech stack
The FDD mandates three specific software systems. JobTread is the required operational management platform. Pipedrive CRM is mandated for customer relationship management. QuickBooks by Intuit Inc. is the mandated accounting system. No other mandated or recommended technology is disclosed in the available data. Vendors selling adjacent solutions—such as scheduling, point-of-sale, or marketing automation—should note that any integration with these three mandated platforms will be a practical requirement for adoption.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The procurement model is not disclosed in the most recent FDD. Item 8, which typically describes whether the franchisor designates specific suppliers, maintains an approved supplier list, or allows open purchasing, did not yield an extract in our corpus. This lack of clarity means vendors must engage HQ directly to understand the path to becoming a recommended or approved provider. On renewals, the FDD states that a franchisee in good standing can sign a successor agreement for two additional terms of 5 years each, unless the franchisor has determined, in its sole discretion, to withdraw from the geographical area. The initial term is 10 years. With only 4 units in operation, contract renewal cycles are not a reliable timing signal; relationship-building with HQ is the primary path to a deal.
How to read the My Backyard Sports FDD
The full 2023 Franchise Disclosure Document is embedded below. It contains the legal and financial disclosures that govern the franchise system, including the franchise agreement, audited financial statements, and the list of current and former franchisees. For software vendors, the most actionable sections are Item 11 (the franchisor's obligations, where mandated technology is listed) and Item 8 (restrictions on sources of products and services). Use the viewer to search for specific terms and validate the signals summarized on this page. When you are ready to prioritize your franchise sales targets, FranCloud can help you build a ranked list based on tech mandates, growth rates, and decision-maker access.
Questions vendors ask
My Backyard Sports, answered from the filing
The buying center includes President Michael Kraner and Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder Debbi Rapaport. As a small system, decisions are centralized at HQ. Scott Stricof, VP of Franchise Development, may also influence tools that support franchisee onboarding and growth.
The 2023 FDD mandates JobTread for operational management, Pipedrive CRM for customer relationship management, and QuickBooks by Intuit Inc. for accounting. No POS system is specifically named in the available data.
There are 4 total units: 3 franchised and 1 company-owned. This is a very early-stage youth services franchise, but it reported 200% year-over-year unit growth in its most recent filing.
The procurement model is not disclosed in the most recent FDD. Item 8, which would typically outline designated or approved supplier requirements, did not yield an extract in our corpus.
The initial franchise term is 10 years. Renewal is possible for two additional 5-year terms, conditional on good standing and the franchisor not withdrawing from the territory. With only 4 units, contract cycles are highly irregular and relationship-driven.
The FDD was filed with state franchise regulators in 2023. You can read the full document using the embedded PDF viewer below. It contains the legal disclosures, financials, and contracts that govern the franchise system.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
5 operators run 5 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit5
Top states by locations
| TX | 2 |
|---|---|
| NY | 1 |
| WI | 1 |
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