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HQ-led decisions
Sweeto Burrito
Quick service restaurantSoftware purchasing at Sweeto Burrito is controlled at the franchisor level, with Miguel Hernandez (Manager) and Paul Cryer (Franchise Sales Manager) listed as key contacts in the 2021 FDD. The brand mandates its own proprietary Sweeto Burrito system, and the addressable market is small at 12 total units—10 franchised and 2 company-owned. Vendors should approach this as a tightly held, early-stage account where HQ makes the tech decisions.
For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.
Live signals
Total units
12
10 franchised
Unit growth YoY
—
vs prior filing
AUV
—
Item 19, 2021
Royalty
5%
of gross sales
Ad fund
2%
national + local
Initial fee
$30K
per unit
Investment range
$199K–$447K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Franchisor controlled
from the filing
Non-compete
2 years
from the filing
Item 19
No 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.
7%of gross sales (FY2021)
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.
SyscoSysco
ement for Sweeto Burrito, LLC from August 2018 until Sweeto BurritoTM FDD – 21.1 8 October 2020. From January 2016 – August 2018, Paul was the director of business development for Sysco Intermountain,
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
23 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 5 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
a manner satisfactory to Us, and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, maintain original, full and complete records Including recording all sales at the time sold in Your computer system or other system approved by Us in writing.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 8
We will have independent access to the information and data collected or generated by the compliance monitoring system, computer, and POS system.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesItem 6
You must also submit to us a copy of your monthly state and local sales tax report and a monthly and annual profit and loss statement and balance sheet for your franchise.
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesFranchise agreement
We reserve the right for Us and Our affiliates to derive revenue from the sale of required goods and services through mark-up prices that are charged to You for goods and supplies purchased from Us or We may receive compensation or discounts from suppliers for Your purchase of certain items.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesFranchise agreement
We reserve the right to modify, delete, add, or otherwise make changes to Our System, Intellectual Property, Manual, and operations at any time at Our sole discretion by proving You with written notice of such modifications.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesFranchise agreement
We reserve the right for Us and Our affiliates to derive revenue from the sale of required goods and services through mark-up prices that are charged to You for goods and supplies purchased from Us or We may receive compensation or discounts from suppliers for Your purchase of certain items.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesFranchise agreement
If We require testing of the item, You may be required, at Our sole discretion, to pay a testing fee of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500) to cover Our reasonable costs and expenses for testing the item.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesFranchise agreement
requested by You. We will notify You in writing of Our decision regarding the item within a reasonable time.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
At Our option, assign to Us all rights to the telephone numbers and internet pages of the Franchise Business and any related business listings and execute all forms and documents required by Us and any telephone company or website to transfer such numbers and services to Us.
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesItem 8
We or a third party may make periodic inspections, at our discretion, of your franchise business for compliance, consultation, assistance, and guidance in all aspects of the operation and management of the franchise business.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
We have the right to modify or update the Manual from time to time to change operating procedures, maintain the goodwill associated with the Marks, and enable the System to remain competitive.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 8
We must review and approve your proposed site for the operation of the franchise business.
Marketing
Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?
YesItem 8
You must spend at least 2% of your gross sales each month for local marketing.
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesItem 8
Upon the formation of a local or regional cooperative marketing association, you will be deemed a member of that association as covers the area in which your franchise business is located and you will be bound by any decisions made by the association upon a majority rule by voting members.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
We require you to purchase a tablet-based POS system from a designated supplier.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesFranchise agreement
You are required to purchase all of the Sweeto BurritoTM food and beverage products, equipment, logoed and Sweeto BurritoTM branded items, and other items and supplies from sources designated or approved by Us.
Payments
Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You must maintain debit card, credit card, and other non-cash payment systems using the merchant account and merchant account services as set forth in Our Manual.
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 6
We require the royalties and other fees to be paid in accordance with our electronic funds transfer or automatic withdrawal program.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
You must have at least 1 manager on-site during regular business hours.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
We require you to purchase a tablet-based POS system from a designated supplier.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 8
We will have independent access to the information and data collected or generated by the compliance monitoring system, computer, and POS system.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 6
We can require you to attend any refresher training classes, in our sole discretion.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesFranchise agreement
Your attendance at these conferences or seminars is mandatory.
The filing answers no to 5 questions
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?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
- Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?Franchise agreement
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?Franchise agreement
- Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?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 franchisee/operator personally, or a small franchisor still owner-run. Wears every hat.
OwnerCEOPresidentPrincipal
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The vendor opportunity at Sweeto Burrito
Sweeto Burrito is a quick-service restaurant concept headquartered in Utah with a total footprint of 12 units—10 franchised and 2 company-owned—as disclosed in the 2021 FDD. For software vendors, the addressable market is small, but the centralized decision-making structure means a single conversation at HQ could unlock the entire system. The brand charges a 5.0% royalty and operates on a 5-year initial term, with a 5-year renewal available to franchisees in good standing. No AUV is disclosed in the most recent FDD, and year-over-year unit growth is not available. This is a nascent account where early vendor relationships could become sticky as the system scales.
Who controls software purchasing
The 2021 FDD names two individuals in Item 1: Miguel Hernandez, listed as Manager, and Paul Cryer, listed as Franchise Sales Manager. In a system of this size, these are the likely decision-makers or gatekeepers for any software evaluation. There is no separate IT or procurement executive on file, and no parent company exists—Sweeto Burrito appears independently owned. Vendors should direct outreach to these individuals, framing pitches around operational efficiency for a small but growing franchise network.
Mandated and current tech stack
The only mandated technology disclosed in the FDD is the proprietary "Sweeto Burrito" system. No third-party POS provider, back-office platform, or operational software vendor is named. This suggests the franchisor may be using a custom or internally managed solution. For vendors selling complementary tools—such as scheduling, inventory, or analytics—the absence of named incumbents could represent an open lane, but any integration would need to work with or replace the existing proprietary system.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 of the FDD provided no extract, so the procurement model—whether designated supplier, approved supplier, or open—is unknown. The renewal terms in Item 17 offer a clearer signal: franchisees in good standing can renew for an additional 5 years by paying a $2,500 renewal fee, modernizing their franchise mobile kiosk as required by the operations manual, and signing the then-current franchise agreement. The modernization requirement, particularly around the mobile kiosk, may create periodic openings for hardware or software vendors. With a 5-year term cycle, the next wave of renewals could trigger tech evaluations, though the exact timing depends on when the initial agreements were signed.
How to read the Sweeto Burrito FDD
The full 2021 FDD is embedded below. It was filed with state franchise regulators and contains the legal and operational disclosures that govern the franchise system. Key sections for software vendors include Item 1 (the franchisor and its executives), Item 8 (procurement obligations), Item 11 (franchisor assistance and mandated systems), and Item 17 (renewal and termination). Reviewing these sections directly will give you the most accurate picture of where your software might fit and who to contact. For a ranked target list of franchise systems matched to your software category, FranCloud can help.
Questions vendors ask
Sweeto Burrito, answered from the filing
The 2021 FDD lists Miguel Hernandez (Manager) and Paul Cryer (Franchise Sales Manager) as the primary contacts. In a system this small, these individuals likely control or heavily influence any software purchasing decisions.
The FDD mandates the 'Sweeto Burrito' system. No third-party POS or operational technology vendors are disclosed in the available Item 11 signals.
There are 12 total units: 10 franchised and 2 company-owned. This is a very small, early-stage quick-service restaurant concept based in Utah.
The procurement model is not disclosed in the most recent FDD. Item 8 provided no extract, so whether they use designated suppliers, approved suppliers, or an open model is unknown.
With a 5-year initial term and a 5-year renewal term, contract windows may align with renewal cycles. The renewal requires a $2,500 fee and modernization of the mobile kiosk, which could trigger tech evaluations.
The FDD was filed with state franchise regulators in 2021. You can view the embedded PDF viewer below to read the full document and verify the details cited on this page.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
3 operators run 3 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit3
Top states by locations
| UT | 2 |
|---|---|
| WI | 1 |
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