Tap

The vendor opportunity at Tap

Tap is a young quick-service restaurant brand headquartered in Florida with a total footprint of just 4 locations, all of which are company-owned. There are no franchised units as of the 2026 FDD. The unit count is split between New York, which hosts 3 locations, and Florida, which hosts 1. No year-over-year unit growth rate is disclosed, and the average unit volume is not reported. For a software vendor, the addressable market is small but entirely unencumbered by legacy systems or franchisee autonomy. Every unit reports directly to the same leadership team, making this a concentrated, single-decision-maker sale.

Who controls software purchasing

All purchasing authority at Tap flows through its two named executives: CEO Pedro Uchoa and COO Cleo Uchoa. The FDD lists no other officers, no IT director, and no procurement manager. With only 4 units and no franchisee layer, the buying center is as lean as it gets. A vendor pitch should be directed at the C-suite, emphasizing operational efficiency and scalability. There are no multi-unit operators to influence or bypass; the mapped operator data shows 4 operators, all single-unit, with no one controlling more than one location.

Mandated and current tech stack

The 2026 FDD contains no mandated or recommended technology systems. There are no named POS vendors, no required back-office platforms, and no specified online ordering or delivery integrations. This absence is a strong signal for vendors: Tap is either operating on minimal, non-standardized tools or is actively evaluating its first wave of technology investments. The lack of a tech mandate means there is no competitive displacement required, but it also means the brand may have a low technology maturity and will need education on ROI.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

Tap’s FDD does not include an Item 8 extract, so its procurement model—whether designated supplier, approved supplier, or fully open—remains undisclosed. On the renewal side, Item 17 provides a clear structure: franchise agreements run for an initial term of 10 years and can be renewed for additional 10-year terms, subject to signing the then-current agreement, paying a renewal fee, and meeting conditions like full compliance and a general release. However, with no franchised units currently in operation, these renewal cycles are not an immediate trigger for software sales. The real timing opportunity is now, as the 4 company-owned units represent a blank slate for a vendor willing to build a case from the ground up.

How to read the Tap FDD

The full 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document is embedded below. It is the definitive source for understanding Tap’s obligations, fees, and operational requirements. Pay close attention to the absence of technology mandates in Item 11 and the lack of procurement restrictions in Item 8—both are critical data points when positioning your software as a non-disruptive addition. For a ranked target list of franchise brands that match your ideal customer profile, FranCloud can help you prioritize your outreach.