Patrice Franchising

The vendor opportunity at Patrice Franchising

Patrice Franchising operates 194 quick-service restaurant units, all of which are franchised. The system grew by approximately 3.19% year-over-year, adding a handful of net new locations. For software vendors, the addressable market is 194 locations, though the operator footprint is highly concentrated: the FDD maps only one operator across roughly one located unit, with no multi-unit operators in the 2-9, 10-24, or 25+ unit bands. The top state is Delaware, with a single unit. This structure suggests a system where HQ likely exerts strong control over technology decisions, a signal reinforced by the mandated tech stack.

Average unit volume is not disclosed in the most recent FDD. The royalty rate is 10.0%, and the initial franchise term is 5 years. These economics matter for vendors because they frame the operator’s margin profile and the frequency of renewal-driven technology evaluations.

Who controls software purchasing

The 2026 FDD lists Jason C. Miller as Chief Executive Officer and George W. Wooten as Vice President of Operations. No separate CIO, CTO, or VP of Technology is named, which is common in systems of this size. In practice, the CEO and VP of Operations are the likely software buyers or the approvers for any system-wide technology mandate. Because the franchisor mandates several specific platforms, the purchasing model is centralized at HQ. Vendors should direct initial outreach to these executives, focusing on operational efficiency and compliance with franchisor standards.

Mandated and current tech stack

Patrice Franchising’s Item 11 disclosures mandate five specific technology components. The first is a “Microsite,” which typically refers to a franchisee-facing web portal or intranet. The second is a “P&A Database,” likely a performance and accounting data repository. The third is a “Proprietary ATS,” an applicant tracking system built or branded by the franchisor. The fourth is QuickBooks Online by Intuit Inc., the mandated accounting software. The fifth is a “text-to-hire platform,” a recruiting tool that enables SMS-based candidate communication. Notably, no traditional point-of-sale vendor is named in the mandates, which may represent a gap or an opportunity for POS and payments vendors to explore.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

The FDD does not include an Item 8 extract, so the procurement model—whether designated supplier, approved supplier, or open—is not publicly disclosed. This absence means vendors must inquire directly about how to become an approved or preferred vendor. On renewals, Item 17 provides a clear window: franchise agreements run for 5 years, and renewal requires signing the then-current form of agreement, which may contain materially different terms. Franchisees must also upgrade equipment to current standards at renewal. These equipment upgrades are a natural trigger point for software evaluation. Additionally, the 3.19% unit growth rate suggests new franchise openings occur periodically, each representing a greenfield software sale.

How to read the Patrice Franchising FDD

The 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document is the definitive source for vendor due diligence. Focus on Item 11 for the full list of mandated technology and equipment, Item 1 for executive names and the franchisor’s business background, Item 17 for renewal conditions and term lengths, and Item 20 for the unit count and operator footprint tables. The embedded PDF viewer below contains the complete filing. Use it to verify the specific language around technology mandates and to identify any additional required systems not summarized here. For a ranked target list of franchise systems aligned with your software category, FranCloud can help.