MobileBytesMobileBytes
ware and software: Hardware 1 desktop or laptop computer with internet access; a printer/ copier/ scanner; Hardware for Mobile Bytes POS and Credit Card Processing System Software Mobile Bytes POS Sys
From the filings
HQ-led decisions
Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern
Quick service restaurantSoftware purchasing at Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern is controlled at the headquarters level by Co-Presidents Robert Tario and Brendan Brader. The brand currently mandates Mobile Bytes POS and QuickBooks Online across its 3 company-owned locations, with no franchised units reported in the 2024 FDD. For vendors, this is a small but concentrated account where a direct pitch to the co-presidents is the path to adoption.
For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.
Live signals
Total units
3
0 franchised
Unit growth YoY
—
vs prior filing
AUV
—
Item 19, 2024
Royalty
4%
of gross sales
Ad fund
2%
national + local
Initial fee
$35K
per unit
Investment range
$298K–$623K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
1 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 (FY2024)
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.
QuickBooks OnlineIntuit
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Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
25 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 2 explicit no's; 7 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
Franchisee shall utilize an accounting software such as Quickbooks.com (or other Franchisor approved accounting software) to manage its books.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor shall have full access to all of Franchisee’s computer, data and systems and all related information by means of direct access, either in person or by telephone, modem or Internet.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall, at its expense, submit to Franchisor within 30 days after the end of each calendar year, an income statement for the calendar year just ended and a balance sheet as of the last day of the calendar year.
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
We are currently an approved supplier, and the sole approved supplier, of certain logoed supplies (e.g., menu boards, planks, hats, shirts, hoodies, and whiskey).
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
In our last fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, we did not earn revenue or other material consideration from required purchases or leases by franchisees.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor has the right to retain volume rebates, markups, and other benefits from suppliers or in connection with the furnishing of supplies.
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?
30Item 8
We estimate that approximately 30% of your expenditures on an ongoing basis will be for goods and services that must be purchased either from us, an Affiliate, an approved supplier or another party according to our standards and specifications.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
We charge any costs incurred, up to $1,000, to test another supplier that you propose.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you wish to propose to us another supplier, you may submit the proposed supplier that you wish for us to consider in writing.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
assign all telephone listings and numbers for the Franchised Business to Franchisor
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor or its designee has the right, during normal business hours without notice, to examine, copy, and audit the books, records and tax returns of Franchisee.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor has the right to add to or otherwise modify the Operations Manual from time to time to reflect changes in the specifications, standards, operating procedures, and rules prescribed by Franchisor; provided, however, that no such addition or modification shall materially alter Franchisee’s fundamental status…
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
You must secure a location for the Business within 45 days of the signing of the Franchise Agreement; this includes the requirement of obtaining our approval for your selected location.
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 restricted from establishing a presence on, or marketing on the Internet without our written consent.
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall spend a minimum of $2,500 - $5,000 to promote the opening of the Franchised Business, pursuant to our guidelines.
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
You must spend a minimum of 1% of Gross Revenues per month on local advertising pursuant to our guidelines.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
Inventory and Supplies You must purchase inventory and supplies from approved suppliers that we designate or pursuant to our specifications.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You must purchase computer hardware and software designated by us.
Payments
Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
Hardware for Mobile Bytes POS and Credit Card Processing System Software Mobile Bytes POS System, Quickbooks Online The approximate cost of the hardware and software ranges from $3,000 to $4,000.
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 6
Royalty and other fees shall be payable to us by direct deposit.
People
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall abide by all uniform and dress code requirements stated in the Operations Manual or otherwise.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You must purchase and use any hardware and software programs we designate.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We have, and you are required to provide, independent access to the information that will be generated or stored in your computer systems, which includes, but not limited to, customer, transaction, and operational information.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 6
FA 8.3 whichever is greater Currently, we charge $250 per day per person plus expenses for We may charge you for training newly-hired training at our personnel; for refresher training courses; for location, and the conventions, seminars, conferences, and $250 per day per When training webinars; and for additional or…
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee agrees to pay to Franchisor $500 to attend the National Franchise Convention.
The filing answers no to 2 questions
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 11
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?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.
OwnerCEOPresidentPrincipal
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The vendor opportunity at Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern
Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern is a quick-service restaurant concept headquartered in New York, operating 3 company-owned units as of its 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. No franchised locations are reported, and year-over-year unit growth is not disclosed. For software vendors, the addressable market is limited to these 3 locations, all under direct HQ control. The brand charges a 4.0% royalty on gross sales, though average unit volume (AUV) is not stated in the FDD. The initial franchise term runs 10 years, with renewal available for additional 10-year periods under a then-current agreement that may contain materially different terms.
This is a small, tightly held operation. The absence of a franchisee base means there is no multi-owner fragmentation to navigate. A vendor’s sales motion is straightforward: reach the two named executives and demonstrate value against the existing mandated stack.
Who controls software purchasing
The 2024 FDD lists Robert Tario and Brendan Brader as Co-Presidents in Item 1. No other executives, IT leadership, or procurement personnel are named. In a 3-unit, company-owned system, purchasing authority almost certainly rests with these two individuals. Vendors should prepare a concise, ROI-focused pitch that speaks to the operational realities of a small tavern concept—inventory management, labor scheduling, and POS-driven reporting are likely pain points given the mandated Mobile Bytes POS and QuickBooks Online environment.
Mandated and current tech stack
Item 11 of the FDD mandates two systems: Mobile Bytes POS System for point-of-sale operations and QuickBooks Online by Intuit Inc. for accounting. No other technology vendors are named as required or recommended. This creates a narrow integration surface. A vendor selling complementary tools—such as payroll, inventory, or customer engagement platforms—must demonstrate seamless compatibility with both Mobile Bytes and QuickBooks Online. The absence of a mandated online ordering or delivery integration may signal an opening, though the FDD does not confirm whether such tools are in use informally.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The FDD does not include an Item 8 extract, so the formal procurement model—designated supplier, approved supplier, or open—is not disclosed. Item 17 outlines renewal conditions: franchisees must comply fully with the agreement, make capital expenditures to maintain system uniformity, satisfy all monetary obligations, and sign a general release. Renewal terms are 10 years. For vendors, the renewal window is a natural trigger for technology evaluation, but with no franchised units currently operating, the immediate opportunity is limited to the 3 company-owned locations. Any expansion into franchising would create new, time-bound openings as franchisees sign initial agreements and later renew.
How to read the Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern FDD
The full 2024 FDD is embedded below. Key sections for software vendors include Item 1 (executive names and HQ location), Item 11 (mandated technology systems), and Item 17 (renewal and contract timing). Because no Item 8 procurement language is extracted, vendors should inquire directly about supplier approval processes during initial conversations. The document confirms a lean, HQ-driven operation where a single conversation with the co-presidents can unlock the entire 3-unit footprint. For a ranked target list of franchise systems that match your software category, FranCloud can help you prioritize your outreach.
Questions vendors ask
Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern, answered from the filing
Co-Presidents Robert Tario and Brendan Brader are the named executives in the 2024 FDD. As the sole leadership on file, they are the likely decision-makers for any software or technology procurement.
The 2024 FDD mandates Mobile Bytes POS System for point-of-sale and QuickBooks Online by Intuit Inc. for accounting. No other mandated systems are disclosed.
The brand has 3 total units, all company-owned. No franchised units are reported in the 2024 FDD, making this a very small, HQ-controlled operation.
The 2024 FDD does not include an Item 8 procurement extract. The procurement model—whether designated supplier, approved supplier, or open—is not publicly disclosed.
Franchise agreements run for 10-year initial terms, with renewal possible for additional 10-year terms. Contract windows may align with renewal cycles, but no specific timing is disclosed.
The 2024 FDD is filed with state franchise regulators. You can view the full document in the embedded PDF viewer below to analyze tech mandates, executive contacts, and unit economics directly.
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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
Single-unit1
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