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From the filings
Taco Pros
Quick service restaurantSoftware purchasing decisions at Taco Pros are controlled at the headquarters level, given the franchisor's mandate of specific technology systems. The brand currently operates 9 total units (7 company-owned, 2 franchised) and mandates a Point-of-Sale (POS) System and an online ordering program. With 100% year-over-year unit growth, the addressable market for vendors is small but expanding.
For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.
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.
10%of gross sales (FY2025)
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.
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Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
25 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 3 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
We have the right, but not the obligation, to develop or have developed for us, or to designate: (A) computer software programs and accounting system software that you must use in connection with the Computer System (“Required Software”), which you must install;
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
This will permit us to update the point-of-sale system, electronically inspect and monitor information concerning your Restaurant’s Gross Sales, customer lists and databases, and any other information that may be contained or stored in the equipment and software.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
you must, at your expense and without prior demand by us, submit the following, in a form and manner prescribed by us: (a) Monthly profit and loss statements of your Taco Pros Restaurant (which may be unaudited) within 10 days after the end of each month during the Term (or other time period we establish).
How the franchisor buys
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 8
We may add, subtract or change these designated parties at any time.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, we derived $0.00 (or 0%) of our total gross revenues of $210,662 from required purchases and leases.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We and our affiliates may receive payments or other compensation from approved suppliers on account of the suppliers’ dealings with us, you, or other Restaurants in the System, such as rebates, commissions or other forms of compensation.
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?
75Item 8
approximately 75-95% of your total purchases in the continuing operation of your Restaurant
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
If you wish to purchase, lease or use any products or other items from an unapproved supplier, you must submit to us a written request for approval, or you must request the supplier to do so, and you must submit to us our then-current fee (currently $700 per product).
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you wish to purchase, lease or use any products or other items from an unapproved supplier, you must submit to us a written request for approval, or you must request the supplier to do so, and you must submit to us our then-current fee (currently $700 per product).
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
You, at our option, shall assign to us all rights to the telephone numbers of your Taco Pros Restaurant and any related directory listings or other business listings and execute all forms and documents required by us and any telephone company at any time to transfer such service and numbers to us.
Franchise management
Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?
YesFranchise agreement
You must participate in all customer surveys and satisfaction audits, which may require that you provide discounted or complimentary products, provided that such discounted or complimentary sales shall not be included in the Gross Sales of your Taco Pros Restaurant.
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesItem 11
Visit and conduct evaluations of your Restaurant and the products and services provided as we deem necessary to ensure that our high standards of quality, appearance and service of the System are maintained.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 11
We may change the terms of, and add to, the Manual whenever we believe it is necessary or appropriate.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesFranchise agreement
No site may be used for the location of your Taco Pros Restaurant unless it is first accepted in writing by us.
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 are strictly prohibited from promoting your Restaurant or using the Marks in any manner on any social or networking websites or applications, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, or Twitch, without our prior written consent.
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesFranchise agreement
you must spend a minimum of $10,000 on a grand opening advertising campaign to advertise the opening of your Taco Pros Restaurant.
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
your required expenditures for local advertising, over and above your contribution to the Advertising Fund, will never be less than $1,000 per month.
Operations
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You will be required to use certain contractors, vendors and suppliers.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesFranchise agreement
4.4 Payments to Us By executing this Agreement, you agree that we have the right to withdraw funds from your designated bank account each week by EFT in the amount of the Royalty Fee, Advertising Fund Fee and any other payments due to us
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesFranchise agreement
To sell or otherwise issue gift cards or certificates (together “Gift Cards”) that have been prepared utilizing the standard form of Gift Card provided or designated by us, and only in the manner specified by us in the Manual or otherwise in writing.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 11
At all times, each Restaurant must have at least one manager that has been certified by us.
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesItem 16
You must maintain in sufficient supply and use and sell only the print material, uniforms, food and beverage items, ingredients, products, materials, supplies and paper goods that conform to our standards and specifications.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You must purchase or lease the point-of-sale (POS) system, computer hardware and software, cash drawers, credit card scanners, receipt terminals, keyboards and networking hardware that we designate.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
The computer system is designed to enable us to have immediate access to the information monitored by the system.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesFranchise agreement
We reserve the right to conduct additional or refresher training programs, seminars and other related activities regarding the operation of your Taco Pros Restaurant.
The filing answers no to 3 questions
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 11
- Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?Item 8
- Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?Item 11
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.
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The vendor opportunity at Taco Pros
Taco Pros is a quick-service restaurant brand headquartered in Illinois with a total footprint of 9 units, according to its 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The system is composed of 7 company-owned locations and 2 franchised units. While the brand does not report an Average Unit Volume (AUV) in the available data, its 100% year-over-year unit growth signals an active expansion phase. For software vendors, this represents a compact but potentially high-velocity account where a single deal could cover a significant portion of the system. The operator footprint is concentrated, with 1 mapped operator controlling approximately 1 located unit, and the top state by presence is Illinois.
Who controls software purchasing
With a mandated technology stack and a small headquarters operation, software purchasing control is centralized. The FDD does not list specific HQ executives in the available Item 1 extract, so the exact buying center is not publicly identified. In practice, for a system of this size, the decision-maker is likely the owner or a senior operations leader based at the Illinois headquarters. The single mapped operator in the footprint is not a multi-unit franchisee, which further concentrates purchasing power away from the franchisee base and back to the franchisor. Vendors should target the corporate level when initiating outreach.
Mandated and current tech stack
The 2025 FDD mandates two technology systems for franchisees: a Point-of-Sale (POS) System and an online ordering program. The specific vendors for these mandated systems are not named in the available data. This creates a clear opening for vendors who can either integrate with the existing, unnamed POS provider or present a compelling case to become the new mandated standard. Given the brand's growth trajectory, the tech stack is likely still being solidified, making this a prime window for vendors offering POS, online ordering, or adjacent operational tools.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The procurement model for Taco Pros is not detailed in the available FDD extracts; the Item 8 signal regarding designated or approved suppliers was absent. The initial franchise agreement term is 10 years, with a subsequent renewal term of 5 years, subject to conditions including being in good standing, signing the then-current agreement, and making required facility modifications. The most actionable timing signal for vendors is the brand's 100% unit growth. New store openings represent immediate greenfield opportunities for software deployment, bypassing the need to displace an incumbent at an existing location.
How to read the Taco Pros FDD
The 2025 Taco Pros Franchise Disclosure Document is the definitive source for understanding the legal and operational requirements placed on franchisees. For software vendors, the critical sections are Item 11, which details the franchisor's obligations and the mandated POS and online ordering systems, and Item 17, which outlines the renewal and termination conditions that can create switching events. The full document is available for review below. For a ranked target list of franchise brands matched to your software category, contact FranCloud.
Questions vendors ask
Taco Pros, answered from the filing
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
1 operators run 1 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Top states by locations
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