CrunchTimeCrunchTime
MandatoryFranchised Restaurant locations. Sole ownership of the software products remains with the software developer. Back Office and other Systems CrunchTime Information Systems, Inc. (“CrunchTime”) is curre
From the filings
+4.545% units YoYHQ-led decisions
Newk's Franchise
Quick service restaurantSoftware purchasing at Newk's Franchise is controlled at the headquarters level, with Chief Technology Officer Adam Karveller identified in the 2026 FDD. The brand mandates several core systems—including 7shifts, CrunchTime, Paytronix, and Uber Eats—and operates 97 total units, 69 of which are franchised, creating a concentrated but addressable market for complementary or replacement tools.
For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.
Live signals
Total units
97
69 franchised
Unit growth YoY
+4.545%
vs prior filing
AUV
$2.36M
Item 19, 2026
Royalty
5%
of gross sales
Ad fund
1.75%
national + local
Initial fee
$40K
per unit
Investment range
$927K–$1.32M
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.
6.75%of gross sales (FY2026)
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.
PaytronixPaytronix
Mandatorycurrently use Paytronix Systems, Inc. (“Paytronix”) for gift card and stored value services. We require you to purchase all software services used in the gift card system through Paytronix. The curren
7shifts7shifts
rease your costs. The estimated cost of CrunchTime is currently $2300 annually per location. The cost of 7shifts is $75 per month per location. We expect to replace CrunchTime and 7shifts with the Res
DoorDashDoorDash
es and requirements relating to financial reporting of such transactions, approval and/or designation of required third-party delivery service providers (such as GrubHub, ezCater, DoorDash, UberEats a
ezCaterezCater
guidelines and requirements relating to financial reporting of such transactions, approval and/or designation of required third-party delivery service providers (such as GrubHub, ezCater, DoorDash, Ub
FacebookMeta
our Website. You are also strictly prohibited from promoting your Franchised Restaurant and/or using the Proprietary Marks in any manner on social or networking Websites, such as Facebook, Instagram,
GrubhubGrubhub
mitation, guidelines and requirements relating to financial reporting of such transactions, approval and/or designation of required third-party delivery service providers (such as GrubHub, ezCater, Do
InstagramMeta
te. You are also strictly prohibited from promoting your Franchised Restaurant and/or using the Proprietary Marks in any manner on social or networking Websites, such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn,
LinkedInLinkedIn
also strictly prohibited from promoting your Franchised Restaurant and/or using the Proprietary Marks in any manner on social or networking Websites, such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok,
OloOlo
vices is $25 to $50 per month per location. Digital Ordering and Catering Management Systems We currently use two third-party vendor digital ordering systems. Mobo Systems, Inc. (“Olo”) provides onlin
Restaurant365Restaurant365
s currently $2300 annually per location. The cost of 7shifts is $75 per month per location. We expect to replace CrunchTime and 7shifts with the Restaurant 365 platform offered by R365 Inc. (“R365”).
TikTokTikTok
y prohibited from promoting your Franchised Restaurant and/or using the Proprietary Marks in any manner on social or networking Websites, such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, Groupon or s
Uber EatsUber
uirements relating to financial reporting of such transactions, approval and/or designation of required third-party delivery service providers (such as GrubHub, ezCater, DoorDash, UberEats and Foodsby
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
29 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 2 explicit no's; 3 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
If required by Franchisor, Franchisee shall use a certified public accountant service designated or approved by Franchisor for bookkeeping and financial records management.
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 download sales, other data and communications from your Computer System.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Submit to Franchisor by April 15th of the year following the end of each calendar year, unless Franchisor designates in writing a different due date, during the term of this Agreement, a profit and loss statement for such year and a balance sheet as of the last day of such year
How the franchisor buys
Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?
YesItem 20
a Franchise Advisory Council (the “FAC”) for the purpose of providing a forum for open communications with the franchisee community and, in an advisory capacity only, to provide assistance in addressing general franchisee matters.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 11
We reserve the right to change our specifications in the future to take advantage of technological advances or to adapt the system to meet operational needs and changes.
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, 2025, we did not derive any revenues from the sale of required products or services to our franchisees.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, we had total operating revenues of $8,916,417, of which $1,536,509 (or 17.2 %) was from rebates from our approved suppliers based on their sales to our Restaurants.
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 your purchases from approved suppliers will represent approximately 90% to 95% of your total purchases in establishing the Franchised Restaurant, and approximately 90% to 95% in the continuing operation of the Franchised Restaurant.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
You must pay a charge not to exceed the reasonable cost of the evaluation and testing.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you wish to purchase unapproved products, Products (except for Proprietary Products, which are discussed below) or Required Items from sources other than approved suppliers, you must submit to us a written request to approve the proposed product or supplier, together with any evidence of conformity with our…
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee hereby authorizes Franchisor to instruct issuers of any telephone and internet domain name services, and other providers to transfer any such telephone numbers, domain names, websites, addresses, and any other identifiers to Franchisor upon Newk’s\FA\0426 (CA, IL, MD & VA) 41 1631316865.1 termination of…
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee must comply with Franchisor’s SOP, standards and policies regarding privacy compliance, network security and data safeguards (including anti-virus software), as may be updated from time to time.
Franchise management
Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall participate in all customer surveys and satisfaction audits, which may require that Franchisee provide discount or complimentary Products, provided that such discounted or complimentary sales shall not be included in the Net Sales of the Franchised Restaurant.
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesItem 11
We may conduct, as we deem advisable, periodic inspections of the Franchised Restaurant and may provide evaluations of the Products sold and services rendered at the Franchised Restaurant.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 11
We may revise the contents of the SOP, and you must comply with each new or changed standards, specifications or policies.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesFranchise agreement
No site shall be deemed approved unless it has been expressly approved in writing by Franchisor.
Marketing
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall expend not less than Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) for grand opening advertising and promotional programs in conjunction with the Franchised Restaurant’s initial grand opening
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
Currently, you must spend 1% of Net Sales on local marketing and advertising for your Franchised Restaurant.
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesItem 8
You must also participate in our gift card program, loyalty program and online ordering program.
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesItem 11
If a Cooperative Fund for your area was established before you began to operate your Franchised Restaurant, you must immediately join that Cooperative Fund when you open your Franchised Restaurant.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase all Products and other Required Items solely from manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers who demonstrate to our continuing reasonable satisfaction the ability to meet our standards and specifications, who possess adequate quality controls and capacity to supply your needs promptly and reliably…
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We may designate a single supplier, which may be us or one of our affiliates, for any products, equipment, supplies, or services, in which event you must purchase these items exclusively from the designated supplier.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 6
You must pay your Royalty Fees and National Marketing Fund contributions by electronic fund transfer (“EFT”).
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesItem 8
You must also participate in our gift card program, loyalty program and online ordering program.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 11
Further, the Franchised Restaurant must employ at all times such minimum number of Certified Managers during the term of the Franchise Agreement.
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
comply with such uniforms and/or dress code as Franchisor may prescribe
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall record all sales on computer-based point of sale systems approved by Franchisor or on such other types of point of sale systems as may be designated by Franchisor in the SOP or otherwise in writing
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We reserve the right to download sales, other data and communications from your Computer System.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 6
Additionally, we may require that you complete refresher and additional training programs, and we may offer the programs on a voluntary basis.
The filing answers no to 2 questions
- Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?Item 8
- Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?Franchise agreement
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 franchisor's owner/CEO decides; an ops or franchise-development lead may evaluate.
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The vendor opportunity at Newk's
Newk's Franchise operates 97 quick-service restaurant locations across the US, with a unit mix of 69 franchised and 28 company-owned stores. The brand posted a 4.5% year-over-year unit growth rate and an average unit volume (AUV) of $2,363,907, signaling healthy unit economics that can support software investment. For software vendors, the addressable market is concentrated: 79 mapped operators run exactly one unit each, with no multi-unit operators recorded in the most recent FDD. This single-unit operator base means HQ-driven mandates carry significant weight, and a sale into the corporate office can cascade across the entire system.
Top states by unit count are Georgia (15), Alabama (11), Mississippi (11), Texas (10), and Arkansas (8). The brand is part of Newk's Holding, though the ultimate parent structure is not detailed in the FDD.
Who controls software purchasing
The 2026 FDD identifies Adam Karveller as Chief Technology Officer, placing him at the center of software evaluation and procurement. CEO Frank G. Paci and SVP of Operations Matt Wilson are also named in Item 1, and both are likely stakeholders for operational and strategic technology decisions. Chris Newcomb, listed as Director, Strategic Advisor and Founder, may influence long-term tech direction. Because the franchise system is entirely composed of single-unit operators, there is no multi-unit owner layer to navigate; the HQ team effectively controls the technology roadmap for all locations.
Mandated and current tech stack
Newk's mandates four systems across its network: 7shifts for labor scheduling, CrunchTime for back-of-house and inventory management, Paytronix for loyalty and guest engagement, and Uber Eats for third-party delivery. Additionally, the FDD names Olo (digital ordering), Restaurant365 (accounting and operations), DoorDash (delivery), and ezCater (catering) as referenced platforms. Vendors offering adjacent or replacement capabilities—particularly in areas like POS, payroll, or supply chain—should map their value proposition against this existing stack and identify integration points or gaps.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The FDD does not include an Item 8 extract, so the formal procurement model—whether designated supplier, approved supplier, or open—is not publicly disclosed. Initial franchise agreements run for 10 years, and qualifying franchisees can renew for three additional 5-year terms. Renewals require signing a new Franchise Agreement, which may contain materially different terms than the original contract, though fees will not exceed those charged to similarly situated renewing franchisees. This renewal structure creates potential windows for technology re-evaluation, particularly around the 10-year mark when a new agreement is executed.
How to read the Newk's FDD
The embedded PDF viewer below contains the full 2026 Newk's Franchise Disclosure Document. Use it to verify the executive roster, unit counts, mandated suppliers, and financial representations cited on this page. For software vendors, the FDD is the single most reliable source of truth on a franchise brand's operational requirements and decision-making structure before you invest in a sales cycle. When you're ready to prioritize targets, FranCloud can help you build a ranked list of franchise systems that match your ideal customer profile.
Questions vendors ask
Newk's Franchise, answered from the filing
The 2026 FDD lists Adam Karveller as Chief Technology Officer, making him the likely key buyer for enterprise software. CEO Frank G. Paci and SVP of Operations Matt Wilson may also influence operational and strategic tech decisions.
Newk's mandates 7shifts (labor scheduling), CrunchTime (back-of-house/inventory), Paytronix (loyalty/engagement), and Uber Eats (delivery). Olo, Restaurant365, DoorDash, and ezCater are also referenced in the FDD.
Newk's has 97 total US locations, comprising 69 franchised and 28 company-owned units. The brand shows 4.5% year-over-year unit growth, with top states including Georgia (15), Alabama (11), and Mississippi (11).
The 2026 FDD does not include an Item 8 procurement extract, so the designated-supplier versus approved-supplier model is not publicly disclosed. Vendors should clarify purchasing requirements directly during discovery.
Initial franchise terms are 10 years, with three optional 5-year renewals if criteria are met. Renewals require a new Franchise Agreement, which may trigger re-evaluation of tech vendors, especially around the 10-year mark.
The 2026 Newk's FDD is filed with state franchise regulators. You can view the embedded PDF viewer below to review the full document and verify the tech mandates, executive roster, and unit economics cited on this page.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
58 operators run 78 mapped locations. 14 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit44
2–9 units14
Top states by locations
| GA | 15 |
|---|---|
| AL | 11 |
| MS | 11 |
| TX | 10 |
| AR | 8 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind Newk's Franchise
unknown of newk s holding.
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