From the filings
Software purchasing at RAKKAN Ramen appears to flow through its HQ, where Ryohei Ito is listed as the agent for service of process. The most recent FDD does not disclose any mandated or recommended technology systems. With 12 total units (9 franchised, 3 company-owned) and a 25% year-over-year unit decline, the addressable market is small but concentrated in Texas, California, Georgia, Colorado, and Nevada.
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Live signals
Ongoing fee load
The recurring percentage of gross sales named in this filing, before rent, labour or any technology fee.
6%of gross sales (FY2026)
15% reference
Franchisor behaviours
21 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 4 explicit no's; 9 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesFranchise agreement
RAKKAN has the right to independently access any and all information on your POS System, at any time, without first notifying you.
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesFranchise agreement
We may become an approved supplier, and/or the only supplier, for any item, product, good and/or service at any time.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 11
Computer System and Internet Access You must purchase and use the complete computer software services and electronic cash register/point-of-sale system (i.e., the “POS System”) we require, which we have the right to change at any time.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We may collect rebates from one or more approved or designated suppliers of RAKKAN original food items.
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?
20Item 8
about 20% to 30% of your purchases to continue the operation of the Business.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
You must pay our then- current supplier or non-approved product evaluation fee when submitting your request, as well as cover our costs incurred in evaluating your request.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
We may, but are not obligated to, grant your request to: (i) offer any products or services in connection with your Franchised Business that are not Approved Products and Services; or (ii) purchase any item or service we require you to purchase from an Approved Supplier from an alternative supplier.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesItem 11
you acknowledge and agree that we will own all rights and interest in each telephone number (regardless of whether such telephone number pre-existed any Franchise Agreement) and telephone directory listing, email address, domain name, social media platform, and comparable electronic identify that is associated in any…
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You shall at all times be compliant with all Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards, any and all requirements imposed by all applicable payment processors and payment networks, including credit card and debit card A-24 RAKKAN Ramen FDD – March 23, 2026 processors, and any and all state and federal laws, rules…
Franchise management
Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?
YesFranchise agreement
You must present customers with such evaluation cards or forms as the Franchisor may periodically prescribe, for return by the customers to RAKKAN
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesItem 11
We have the right to review your business operations, in person, by mail, or electronically, and to inspect your operations and obtain your paper and electronic business records related to the Franchised Business and any other operations taking place through your Franchised Business.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
RAKKAN may make changes to any of these standards and specifications, at any time, in RAKKAN’s sole and absolute discretion.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 14
We must approve your site before you open your RAKKAN Ramen Business franchise.
Marketing
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 7
You must spend at least $3,000 within 60 days before the opening date to build local customer awareness of your Outlet.
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
You are required to spend at least 1% of Gross Revenue per month on local advertising each month, as outlined in Item 6 of this Franchise Disclosure Document.
Operations
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesFranchise agreement
Such items are sometimes referred to herein collectively as “Equipment and Furnishings.” You shall purchase and install all Equipment and Furnishings only from those suppliers RAKKAN designates or approves in its sole discretion, including affiliates of RAKKAN.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 11
You are currently required to contribute 1% of Gross Revenues each week and all payments are due monthly, by the 10th of each month, via ACH, as further detailed in Item 6 to our system-wide advertising and promotions fund (“Brand Fund”).
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You must purchase and use the complete computer software services and electronic cash register/point-of-sale system (i.e., the “POS System”) we require, which we have the right to change at any time.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesFranchise agreement
RAKKAN has the right to independently access any and all information on your POS System, at any time, without first notifying you.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 14
We will not charge you a fee for this training, however, you may incur out-of-pocket costs in attending same.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesItem 14
If and when we do, you (or your Operating Principal) must attend a regional or national conference, which shall not occur more than one time per year.
Who buys here
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.
RAKKAN Ramen is a quick-service restaurant brand headquartered in California with 12 total units—9 franchised and 3 company-owned—as disclosed in its 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The system generated an average unit volume of $1,050,398.44 last year. For software vendors, the immediate addressable market is small: just 12 locations across five states (Texas leads with 9, followed by California with 8, Georgia with 3, Colorado with 3, and Nevada with 3). The brand experienced a 25% year-over-year decline in total units, which may signal a period of consolidation rather than expansion. Vendors should weigh this contraction when assessing the near-term pipeline.
The FDD lists only one individual at the headquarters level: Ryohei Ito, identified as the agent for service of process. No other executives, such as a CIO, CTO, or VP of Operations, are named. This lean structure suggests that software purchasing decisions are centralized at HQ, with Mr. Ito or a small team evaluating and approving tools. Vendors should direct initial outreach to the corporate office, recognizing that the decision-making unit is likely compact and may not have a dedicated IT procurement function.
The 2026 FDD does not mandate or recommend any specific technology systems, including point-of-sale, back-office, or online ordering platforms. This absence of Item 11 mandates means franchisees are not contractually required to use a particular vendor, creating a greenfield opportunity for software sellers. However, it also means there is no single system to displace; vendors must sell into each location individually or convince HQ to adopt a brand-wide standard. The lack of disclosed tech stack data makes direct research essential before pitching.
Procurement rules are not detailed in the available FDD extract—Item 8 is absent, so it is unclear whether RAKKAN Ramen uses designated suppliers, approved suppliers, or an open model. The franchise agreement has an initial term of 10 years, with a renewal right for one additional 10-year term (or the length of the then-current lease, whichever is shorter), contingent on good standing and payment of the renewal fee. With a 5% royalty rate and a contracting unit base, software contract windows may be sporadic. The three company-owned units represent the most direct path for a pilot, as HQ controls those operations outright.
The full 2026 FDD is embedded below for your review. Focus on Item 11 to confirm the absence of technology mandates and Item 8 to check for any procurement restrictions not captured in our summary. The document is filed with state franchise regulators and serves as the definitive source for understanding the franchisor-franchisee relationship. For a ranked list of franchise targets matched to your software category, FranCloud can help you prioritize based on unit growth, tech gaps, and decision-maker accessibility.
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Operator footprint
14 operators run 14 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Top states by locations
| TX | 5 |
|---|---|
| CA | 4 |
| DC | 1 |
| IL | 1 |
| GA | 1 |
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Primary franchise filings · updated August 2026. Every figure is source-traceable and QA-checked.