PaytronixPaytronix
Mandatoryire you to buy (or lease) and use a computer system to help manage the business. Currently, we require you to use Sling for employee scheduling, Expandshare for employee training, Paytronix for online
From the filings
HQ-led decisions
The Point
Quick service restaurantThe Point is a quick-service restaurant chain headquartered in Oregon with 3 total units (1 franchised, 2 company-owned). The franchisor mandates Paytronix and Sling, and lists Christian Touzet as Agent for Service of Process in the 2025 FDD, suggesting centralized purchasing control. The addressable market for software vendors is small but high-AUV, with average unit volume of $1.65M.
For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.
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Total units
3
1 franchised
Unit growth YoY
—
vs prior filing
AUV
$1.65M
Item 19, 2024
Royalty
5%
of gross sales
Ad fund
1%
national + local
Initial fee
$40K
per unit
Investment range
$355K–$1.26M
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
2 years
from the filing
Item 19
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.
6%of gross sales (FY2025)
15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
2 of these are mandated in the franchise agreement. Each is named in Item 11 of the filing, the incumbents a challenger must displace or integrate with.
SlingToast
Mandatoryarketing your business. Point of Sale and Computer Systems We require you to buy (or lease) and use a computer system to help manage the business. Currently, we require you to use Sling for employee s
DoorDashDoorDash
ely $18,000 per location and the monthly subscription fee is approximately $1,500 per location. Delivery services charge a fee per order and for online ordering. At this time, the DoorDash delivery se
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
29 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 4 explicit no's; 1 question 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
Franchisee shall use such customer data management, sales data management, administrative, bookkeeping, accounting, and inventory control procedures and systems as Point may specify in the Manual or otherwise in writing.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
You must give us independent access to the information that will be generated or stored in these systems.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall provide such periodic financial reports as Point may require in the Manual or otherwise in writing, including: (i) a monthly profit and loss statement and balance sheet for the Business within 30 days after the end of each calendar month; (ii) an annual financial statement (including profit and loss…
How the franchisor buys
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesFranchise agreement
Point may change any such requirement or change the status of any vendor.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
During the year ending December 31, 2024, neither we nor our affiliates received any revenue from required purchases and leases to franchisees.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We and our affiliates reserve the right to receive fees, payments, rebates, commissions or other consideration from third party manufacturers, suppliers, and/or distributors on their sales of products, services, equipment, goods and supplies to our affiliate and our franchisees.
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?
50Item 8
approximately 50% to 80% of total purchases you will make to begin operations of your restaurant, and approximately 50% to 80% of the ongoing costs to operate your restaurant.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
We may charge our reasonable costs incurred in evaluating a proposed vendor.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
We may approve other vendors if you request it in writing or if a vendor requests it and if the vendor demonstrates to our satisfaction that it is financially stable and can provide product(s) or service(s) that meet our specifications and that are consistent with our image.
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee must at all times comply with payment card industry data security standards (PCI-DSS).
Franchise management
Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall participate at its own expense in programs required from time to time by Point for obtaining customer evaluations, reviewing Franchisee’s compliance with the System, and/or managing customer complaints, which may include (but are not limited to) a customer feedback system, customer survey programs…
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
Point may enter the premises of the Business from time to time during normal business hours and conduct an inspection.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
Point may supplement, revise, or modify the Manual, and Point may change, add or delete System Standards at any time in its discretion.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
Your site is subject to our approval.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall not conduct any marketing, advertising, or public relations activities (including marketing materials, websites, online advertising, social media marketing or presence, and sponsorships) that have not been approved by Point .
Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall spend at least 3% of Gross Sales each month on marketing the Business.
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall sell or otherwise issue gift cards, certificates, or other pre-paid systems, and participate in any customer loyalty programs, membership/subscription programs, or customer incentive programs, designated by Point , in the manner specified by Point in the Manual or otherwise in writing.
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesFranchise agreement
If a Market Cooperative for the geographic area encompassing the Location is established during the term of this Agreement, Franchisee shall become a member of such Market Cooperative within 30 days.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase equipment, food supplies, inventory and supplies for our Approved Vendors.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You must purchase equipment, food supplies, inventory and supplies for our Approved Vendors.
Payments
Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall accept payment from customers in any form or manner designated by Point (which may include, for example, cash, specific credit and/or debit cards, gift cards, electronic fund transfer systems, and mobile payment systems).
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 6
Amounts due will be withdrawn by electronic funds transfer from your designated bank account.
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesFranchise agreement
At its own expense, Franchisee shall sell or otherwise issue gift cards, certificates, or other pre-paid systems, and participate in any customer loyalty programs, membership/subscription programs, or customer incentive programs, designated by Point , in the manner specified by Point in the Manual or otherwise in…
People
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall cause its personnel to comply with any dress attire, uniform, personal appearance and hygiene standards set forth in the Manual.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase (or lease) the point-of-sale software and hardware, and related software and hardware, that we specify.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
You must give us independent access to the information that will be generated or stored in these systems.
Sales and CRM
Must the franchisee use a CRM system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
Currently, we require you to use Sling for employee scheduling, Expandshare for employee training, Paytronix for online ordering, gift cards, and other related matters.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
Otherwise, we do not currently require additional training programs or refresher courses, but we have the right to do so.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesFranchise agreement
The Principal Executive shall use reasonable efforts to attend all in-person meetings and remote meetings (such as telephone conference calls) that Point requires, including any national or regional brand conventions.
The filing answers no to 4 questions
- Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?Item 8
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 11
- Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?Franchise agreement
- Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?Item 11
Who buys here
The buyer at this brand
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The franchisee/operator personally, or a small franchisor still owner-run. Wears every hat.
OwnerCEOPresidentPrincipal
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The vendor opportunity at The Point
The Point is a quick-service restaurant chain based in Oregon, with a small but high-value footprint. According to its 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the system comprises 3 total units—1 franchised and 2 company-owned. Average unit volume (AUV) stands at $1,646,961.59, signaling strong per-location revenue that could justify software investment. For vendors, the addressable market is limited to these 3 locations, but the high AUV and mandated tech stack suggest a willingness to invest in operational tools. The chain operates in at least Wisconsin and Arizona, with no multi-unit operators; all 4 mapped operators are single-unit. The brand is independently owned, with no parent company, which may simplify direct outreach.
Who controls software purchasing
The 2025 FDD names Christian Touzet as the Agent for Service of Process, indicating a centralized point of contact for legal and contractual matters. While no CIO or IT buyer is explicitly listed, the fact that the franchisor mandates specific technology (Paytronix and Sling) points to HQ-driven purchasing decisions. For company-owned units, software procurement likely flows through Touzet or senior management. The single franchisee may have some autonomy, but the mandates suggest that even franchisees must adopt HQ-specified systems. Vendors should target the Oregon headquarters and be prepared to demonstrate compliance with existing tech requirements. With only one named executive, the buying center is likely small, so a direct, value-focused pitch is advisable.
Mandated and current tech stack
The Point mandates two systems: Paytronix and Sling. Paytronix is typically used for loyalty, online ordering, or POS, while Sling is an employee scheduling and communication platform. Additionally, DoorDash is listed, likely for delivery integration. No other mandated or recommended technology is disclosed in the FDD. This lean stack leaves room for complementary solutions in areas like inventory management, accounting, or HR, but any pitch must acknowledge the existing mandates and show seamless integration. Both Paytronix and Sling are cloud-based, so API-level integration may be feasible, though vendors should confirm technical compatibility.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 of the FDD, which would detail procurement restrictions, was not extracted, so the chain’s supplier model remains unknown. Vendors should inquire whether The Point uses a designated supplier, approved supplier list, or open procurement. The franchise agreement has an initial term of 10 years, with renewal conditions that include giving advance notice, being in compliance, renovating to current standards, and signing the then-current agreement (including a personal guaranty and general release). These renewal triggers could create natural openings for software evaluation, but the small unit count means such events are rare. With no year-over-year unit growth reported, expansion-driven opportunities are absent. Company-owned units may offer more flexibility than the franchised location, but the lack of disclosed procurement processes means vendors must engage directly to understand the buying cycle.
How to read the The Point FDD
The full 2025 FDD is embedded below for your review. It contains detailed disclosures on fees, obligations, and the franchisor’s operations. Key items for software vendors include Item 11 (franchisor’s assistance, advertising, computer systems, and training) where the mandated tech is listed, and Item 17 (renewal, termination, transfer) for contract cycle insights. Always cross-reference unit counts and financial performance representations with your own due diligence. FranCloud’s analysis highlights the most actionable data points, but the raw FDD remains the authoritative source.
For a ranked target list of franchise systems that match your software, talk to FranCloud.
Questions vendors ask
The Point, answered from the filing
The 2025 FDD lists Christian Touzet as Agent for Service of Process, indicating a centralized decision-maker. With mandated tech like Paytronix and Sling, purchasing authority likely rests with HQ leadership, though no CIO or IT buyer is named.
The Point mandates Paytronix (likely for loyalty or POS) and Sling (employee scheduling). DoorDash is also listed as a recommended or used platform. No other mandated systems are disclosed in the FDD.
As of the 2025 FDD, The Point has 3 total units: 1 franchised and 2 company-owned. They operate in at least Wisconsin and Arizona, with headquarters in Oregon.
The FDD does not disclose a designated supplier or approved supplier program (Item 8 not extracted). It is unclear whether procurement is open or restricted; vendors should inquire directly.
With a 10-year initial term and renewal conditions requiring compliance and renovation, contract windows may align with renewal cycles. However, no specific timing is disclosed, and the chain's small size means opportunities are infrequent.
The FDD is filed with state franchise regulators in 2025. You can view it in the embedded PDF viewer below. (Note: we never name the specific depository or registry.)
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
4 operators run 4 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
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Top states by locations
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