TE'AMOTE'AMO and Te'Amo Boba Bar

The vendor opportunity at TE'AMOTE'AMO

TE'AMOTE'AMO and Te'Amo Boba Bar present a compact but high-growth target for software vendors. The 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document reports 16 total units, with 14 company-owned locations and just 2 franchised outlets. This is a 77.78% year-over-year unit growth rate, signaling aggressive expansion. The brand operates in the quick-service restaurant segment and is headquartered in Illinois. For a vendor, the immediate addressable market is limited to these 16 locations, but the growth trajectory suggests a window to establish a relationship early. The system is independently owned with no parent company on file.

Who controls software purchasing

Purchasing control is centralized. The 2025 FDD lists Yimei (“Mia”) Wan as the sole Member and Manager. In a system of this size, with a heavy company-owned footprint, Ms. Wan is the de facto decision-maker for technology procurement. Vendors should direct all outreach to this individual at the Illinois headquarters. There are no multi-unit franchisees on file; the three mapped operators each control a single unit, reinforcing that franchisees have no meaningful purchasing autonomy. The operator footprint is concentrated in Illinois (2 units) and Ohio (1 unit).

Mandated and current tech stack

The technology landscape is defined by a single mandate: Chowbus. The FDD explicitly requires franchisees to use this system, which typically covers point-of-sale, online ordering, and operational management for restaurant concepts. No other mandated or recommended technology vendors are disclosed in the 2025 filing. For a software vendor, this means any pitch must either integrate with Chowbus or displace it at the HQ level. The absence of other named systems suggests potential whitespace for complementary tools in areas like payroll, scheduling, or inventory management, but the current tech stack beyond Chowbus is not disclosed.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

Procurement rules are not detailed in the available FDD extracts. Item 8, which typically outlines designated or approved supplier requirements, provided no extractable signal. This opacity means vendors must clarify the purchasing process directly with HQ. The franchise agreement has a 7-year initial term. Franchisees who substantially comply can renew for two additional 7-year terms, creating potential 21-year relationships. With the system's recent rapid growth, many units are likely early in their initial terms, but the renewal structure provides long-term predictability for vendor contracts once established.

How to read the TE'AMOTE'AMO FDD

The 2025 FDD is the primary source for understanding this franchise system's obligations and structure. It confirms a 5.0% royalty fee, an initial 7-year term, and the Chowbus technology mandate. The document lists 16 total units and identifies the single HQ executive. For software vendors, the FDD is essential reading to verify the decision-making hierarchy and any updated technology requirements before engaging. Use the embedded viewer below to examine the full filing and identify any additional supplier terms that may apply.