Tex's Chicken & Burgers

The vendor opportunity at Tex's Chicken & Burgers

Tex's Chicken & Burgers operates a compact, fully company-owned system of 52 quick-service restaurants. For software vendors, this structure eliminates the complexity of multi-owner sales cycles. Every location reports directly to the New York headquarters, meaning a single corporate decision can deploy a solution across the entire footprint. The brand's average unit volume sits at $1,478,236, signaling healthy per-store economics that can support technology investment. While year-over-year unit growth is not disclosed in the 2025 FDD, the current base of 52 units represents a concentrated, high-control target for a vendor's initial land-and-expand motion.

Who controls software purchasing

All technology purchasing authority rests with the C-suite at the corporate office. The 2025 FDD lists Zabi Khosdal as Chief Executive Officer, Najib Ullah as Chief Operating Officer, and Shehrose Raja as Chief Development Officer. In a chain of this size and ownership structure, the COO and CEO are the most likely sponsors for operational software, while the CDO may influence systems tied to construction or market planning. Maryam Mirza, Vice President of Franchise Development, and Sameer Fathe, Director of Marketing, round out the named leadership team. Vendors should map their outreach to the operations and executive tier, as there is no franchisee layer to navigate.

Mandated and current tech stack

The only technology system explicitly mandated in the 2025 FDD is the point-of-sale platform: Toast by Toast, Inc. This creates a known integration surface for vendors selling kitchen display systems, loyalty platforms, labor scheduling, inventory management, or accounting tools that complement the Toast ecosystem. No other mandated or recommended vendors—such as payroll providers, online ordering platforms, or back-office systems—are disclosed in the filing. The absence of a named tech stack beyond POS suggests greenfield opportunity for vendors who can demonstrate seamless interoperability with Toast.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

The FDD does not include an Item 8 extract detailing procurement restrictions, so it is unclear whether the brand operates under a designated supplier model, an approved supplier list, or an open procurement policy. The initial franchise agreement term is 10 years, with a conditional renewal option for two additional 5-year terms. Because the system is entirely company-owned, these term lengths are less relevant to software sales cycles than the internal budgeting calendar at HQ. Vendors should approach Tex's with a direct corporate sales motion, positioning their solution as an enterprise-wide deployment rather than a unit-by-unit rollout.

How to read the Tex's Chicken & Burgers FDD

The full 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document provides the legal and financial foundation for any vendor's account planning. Key sections for software sellers include Item 11, which details the franchisor's obligations around technology and equipment, and Item 19, which contains the financial performance representations backing the $1,478,236 AUV figure. The document also lists all current and former franchisees, though in this case the operator footprint is limited to a single mapped operator in Wisconsin. Review the embedded PDF below to extract the full compliance and procurement language before building your pitch. For a ranked target list of franchise systems matched to your software category, reach out to FranCloud.