r services from us or our affiliate. Accounting We require you to use an accounting and bookkeeping system we designate. The accounting system you are currently required to use is Quickbooks or anothe
From the filings
One River School
EducationOne River School's 2026 FDD covers 15 education locations — 2 franchised, 13 company-owned — headquartered in New Jersey, with average unit volume of $649,507 and a 9% royalty. QuickBooks is the one system the filing requires; Facebook, Google Ads, HubSpot, Stripe and Twitter by X are named without being required. The FDD makes a financial performance representation, and unit count fell 33.3% year over year.
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Live signals
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.
11%of gross sales (FY2026)
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.
sociated with purchasing advertisements on social media platforms, such as Facebook, but excludes the costs of establishing a social media presence (i.e. creating and developing a Facebook profile pag
50% of our Marketing Fund was spent on our website development, 25% was spent on search engine marketing services to market franchisees’ business through online platforms, such as Google AdWords and M
chase the following hardware and software: HARDWARE 12-15 Mac Minis, 3-4 iPads, and 12-15 XP Tablets, 3 MacBook Airs, 1 MacBook PRO, 3-4 Apple TV’s plus other peripherals SOFTWARE Hubspot, WooCommerce
software: HARDWARE 12-15 Mac Minis, 3-4 iPads, and 12-15 XP Tablets, 3 MacBook Airs, 1 MacBook PRO, 3-4 Apple TV’s plus other peripherals SOFTWARE Hubspot, WooCommerce, WordPress, Stripe, Quickbooks,
advertisements on social media platforms, such as Facebook, but excludes the costs of establishing a social media presence (i.e. creating and developing a Facebook profile page or Twitter feed for you
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
30 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 2 explicit no's; 2 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 8
We require you to use an accounting and bookkeeping system we designate.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
We have the right to independently access all information you collect or compile at any time without first notifying you, and there are no contractual limitations on our right to access your information.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall supply to Franchisor on or before the fifteenth (15th) day of each month, in a form approved by Franchisor, a balance sheet as of the end of the last day of the preceding month and an income statement for the preceding month and the fiscal year-to-date.
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
Currently, we and the Parent are the sole designated suppliers of certain computer software as described in the Confidential Brand Standards Manual.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor has the right to change or modify the System from time to time including, without limitation, the adoption and use of new or modified Marks or copyrighted materials, and new or modified products, services, educational standards and processes, computer hardware, software, equipment, inventory, supplies…
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
19378Item 8
During our last fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, we, One River School Franchising, LLC as the franchisor entity, derived $19,378 in revenue as a result of franchisee required purchases, which is 11.13% of our total revenue of $174,028.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We or our affiliates may receive rebates based on franchisee purchases of up to 15% from approved or designated sources.
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?
4Item 8
We estimate your required purchases and leases for the operation of the School will be 4% of your annual purchases or leases.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor may charge Franchisee an evaluation fee to conduct its evaluation and testing.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
if you wish to purchase, lease or use any products, services, inventory or other items from an unapproved supplier, you or your supplier must submit to us a written request for approval.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
(i) transfer all of Franchisee’s Interest in such Internet Web Sites, Telephone Numbers and/or Listings to Franchisor, (ii) provide Franchisor with primary administrative access to such Internet Web Sites, and (iii) execute such documents and take such actions as may be necessary to effectuate such transfer.
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesItem 1
You must comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (“PCI DSS”) established by major credit card brands to ensure that merchants securely store, process, and transmit customer credit information.
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor or its designee has the right at all times to access, examine, inspect, copy and audit the books, records and tax returns of Franchisee.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 17
We may modify the Confidential Brand Standards Manual without your consent.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall not locate the One River School on a selected site without the prior written approval of 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 may not establish any website or social media without our prior approval.
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 7
You must spend a minimum amount of $25,000 on local advertisement and promotion of initial opening (grand opening advertising), including print, media and other advertising or promotional efforts, which you must start spending no later 120 days prior to the opening of your One River School.
Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?
YesItem 6
Beginning in your 25th month of operations, you must spend at least 5% of the previous month’s Gross Sales on Local Advertising.
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesItem 16
You must participate in, and comply with the requirements of, any gift card, gift certificate, customer loyalty or retention, discount or promotion program we implement for all or part of the One River School franchise system and sign the forms and take other action we require for you to participate in these programs.
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesItem 11
All Schools operated by franchisees will be required to participate in an advertising cooperative if the One River School is located in a region subject to an advertising cooperative.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
Currently, we have sole approved suppliers for art supplies, key computer equipment and accessories, and equipment and technology.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
Currently, we have sole approved suppliers for art supplies, key computer equipment and accessories, and equipment and technology.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesFranchise agreement
3.4 Electronic Transfer Franchisor has the right to require all Royalty Fees, Marketing Fund Contributions, amounts due for purchases by Franchisee from Franchisor, and other amounts due to Franchisor to be paid through an Electronic Depository Transfer Account.
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesItem 16
You must participate in, and comply with the requirements of, any gift card, gift certificate, customer loyalty or retention, discount or promotion program we implement for all or part of the One River School franchise system and sign the forms and take other action we require for you to participate in these programs.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
You must keep us informed at all times of the identity of your Director of School, Director of Education and Director of Member Services.
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall abide by any uniform or dress code requirements stated in the Confidential Brand Standards Manual or otherwise.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall install and maintain the computer hardware and software (including, without limitation, point-of-sale hardware and software) Franchisor requires for the operation of the School
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We have the right to independently access all information you collect or compile at any time without first notifying you, and there are no contractual limitations on our right to access your information.
Sales and CRM
Must the franchisee use a CRM system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You must purchase and use any hardware and software programs we designate.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee may be required to pay additional training fees as part of the ongoing training, whether to Franchisor or a third-party.
The filing answers no to 2 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
The vendor opportunity at One River School
One River School's 2026 FDD covers 15 education locations — 2 franchised, 13 company-owned — headquartered in New Jersey. Average unit volume runs $649,507 with a 9% royalty, and the FDD makes a financial performance representation. Unit count fell 33.3% year over year, which sharpens the case for reaching decision-makers now rather than waiting.
Who controls software purchasing
With 13 of 15 locations company-owned, purchasing runs largely through headquarters: Founder Matthew Ross and Chief Executive Officer/Chief Operating Officer Agnes Mauro. Vice President of Franchise Development Michelle Miserez oversees the 2 franchised locations. Five mapped operators run the system's units, none with more than one location, across top states Wisconsin, Texas, Oregon and New York.
Tech named in the FDD, and what is actually required
Item 8 requires QuickBooks for accounting — the one system the filing obliges locations to run. Items 6 and 11 name Facebook, Google Ads, HubSpot, Stripe and Twitter by X as marketing and payment tools the filing mentions; none of them is a requirement.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 sets an approved-supplier list, and designates One River School itself as the sole supplier for certain computer software under its Confidential Brand Standards Manual, plus sole-approved suppliers for art supplies and key computer equipment and accessories. Franchisees may propose alternate suppliers for approval. One River School is part of One River School Franchising. The initial term is 10 years, with renewal conditioned on compliance, capital expenditures to maintain uniformity, current training and certification, a renewal fee, and a general release.
How to read the One River School FDD
The One River School FDD was filed with state franchise regulators in 2026. The embedded PDF viewer below carries Items 6, 8 and 17 in full. Talk to FranCloud for a ranked list of franchise systems that fit your product.
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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
Top states by locations
| WI | 1 |
|---|---|
| TX | 1 |
| OR | 1 |
| NY | 1 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind One River School
unknown of one river school franchising.
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