RevelRevel Systems
Mandatoryinformation. We will manage the license with the point-of-sale provider we select for the system of TKK Fried Chicken restaurants nationally. Our current point-of-sale provider is Revel (revelsystems.
From the filings
+12.5% units YoYHQ-led decisions
TKK Fried Chicken
Quick service restaurantSoftware purchasing at TKK Fried Chicken is controlled at the franchisor level, with mandates covering POS, loyalty, and online ordering. The brand currently operates 29 total units (27 franchised, 2 company-owned) and mandates a specific tech stack including Revel POS and Paytronix. This creates a concentrated, 29-unit addressable market for vendors who can complement or replace these mandated systems.
For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.
Live signals
Total units
29
27 franchised
Unit growth YoY
+12.5%
vs prior filing
AUV
—
Item 19, 2025
Royalty
5%
of gross sales
Ad fund
2%
national + local
Initial fee
$38K
per unit
Investment range
$375K–$698K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Item 19
No 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.
7%of gross sales (FY2025)
15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
1 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.
GrubhubGrubhub
en and other foods that we do not supply must meet our specifications and can be purchased from any supplier. We do not require you to use delivery platforms and services (such as Grubhub, Uber Eats,
LevelUpGrubhub
ried Chicken franchise system. We will administer the marketing fund, and cooperatives if they are formed, as described below. We coor- dinate a customer loyalty program using the LevelUp app describe
PaytronixPaytronix
g their cell phones and the KFT Group App, which allows customers to accumulate reward points each time they make a purchase. The KFT Group App uses an online platform provided by Paytronix. See www.p
PostmatesUber
supply must meet our specifications and can be purchased from any supplier. We do not require you to use delivery platforms and services (such as Grubhub, Uber Eats, Door- Dash or Postmates). However,
Uber EatsUber
t changes and a fee to cover our costs and expenses. You may operate delivery service within your territory or arrange for such service with a third-party service provider such as Uber Eats, Grubhub,
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
23 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 5 explicit no's; 6 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
You will maintain bookkeeping, accounting and records retention sys- tems conforming to the requirements that we prescribe from time to time, and such other records as we prescribe from time to time relating to the operations of the Franchised Business.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
Your systems must be Internet-connected via broadband at all times and interfaced with our system to enable us to electronically access your daily receipts figures from our headquarters at any time.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
We have the right, upon notice to you, to require you to submit to us in digital format, (i) monthly and annual balance sheets and income statements for the Franchised Business, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied, in the format we prescribe, and verified as…
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
Arms Global Inc. supplies you all breading, seasoning, frying powders and marinating sauce that you will use in the franchised business, as well as our special wrap mix, cups and other items we specify.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesFranchise agreement
We may modify or change the System Standards from time to time, and upon notice to you, we may make additions to, deletions from or revisions in the Manual to reflect such modifications or changes.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
264596Item 8
In 2024, Arms Global Inc. received $264,596 based on sales to our franchisees, which represented less than 1% of the total 2024 revenues of Arms Global Inc. of $30,026,331 based on the company’s internal books and records.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesFranchise agreement
We reserve the right to receive rebates, credits and other compensation from suppliers we designate or approve to provide goods or services to you based upon the purchases by you and other franchisees of goods and services from such suppliers.
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?
25Item 8
We estimate that approximately 15% to 20% of your expenditures for leases and purchases in establishing your TKK Fried Chicken restaurant and 25% to 35% of your expenditures in operating the restaurant on an ongoing basis will be for goods and services that are subject to sourcing restrictions
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you wish to use any item or supplier we have not previously designated or approved, you must submit to us a written request for such approval, or request the supplier to do so.
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You will also comply with the then current Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI/DSS) as those standards may be revised by the PCI Security Standards Council, LLC (see www.pcisecuritystandards.org) or successor organization, including (i) implementing (at your expense) all security requirements that the…
Franchise management
Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?
YesFranchise agreement
You agree to present to your customers such evaluation forms as we periodically prescribe and to participate and request your customers to participate in any surveys performed by us or on our behalf.
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
We have the right at any time during your regular business hours, without prior notice to you, to inspect and audit the records of the Franchised Business, or to cause such records to be inspected and audited.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
We may modify or change the System Standards from time to time, and upon notice to you, we may make additions to, deletions from or revisions in the Manual to reflect such modifications or changes.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
We must approve the site before you enter into lease negotiations.
Marketing
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesItem 11
You must participate in all promotion campaigns, advertising, loyalty programs, and other programs we periodically establish or approve, whether on a national, regional or local basis.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase most of your supplies from our affiliate, Arms Global Inc., as described in Item 5.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We specify all items of equipment that you must use in your franchised business. You must pur- chase this equipment from suppliers we specify.
Payments
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesFranchise agreement
You agree to participate in each customer loyalty app, gift card, discount coupon and similar program that we periodically establish or approve for use at TKK Fried Chicken restaurants either in your area or nationally, for all franchised TKK Fried Chicken restaurants that you or any affiliate of yours owns.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesFranchise agreement
You will appoint at least one “Operating Manager”.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You must purchase your point-of-sale system from Arms Global Inc.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
In other words, we will have independent access to the information generated and stored in your cash register or computer systems.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesFranchise agreement
We may charge our then-current fees and expenses for additional or remedial training that is not mandatory or that we require because your personnel are not meeting our standards.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesFranchise agreement
The Managing Owner of your company must attend these conferences.
The filing answers no to 5 questions
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Franchise agreement
- Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?Item 8
- Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?Franchise agreement
- Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?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 franchisor's owner/CEO decides; an ops or franchise-development lead may evaluate.
VP SalesHead of SalesCROSales Director
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The vendor opportunity at TKK Fried Chicken
TKK Fried Chicken is a quick-service restaurant brand headquartered in New York, operating 29 total units as of its 2025 FDD filing. Of those, 27 are franchised and 2 are company-owned. The brand grew unit count by 12.5% year-over-year, signaling modest but positive expansion. For software vendors, the immediate addressable market is small—just 29 locations—but the franchisor’s tight control over technology mandates means a single deal at HQ can unlock the entire system.
Average unit volume (AUV) is not disclosed in the most recent FDD. The royalty rate is 5.0% of gross sales. The initial franchise term is not disclosed. These gaps make it harder to model unit-level economics, but the mandated tech stack provides a clear map of the systems already in place.
Who controls software purchasing
Software purchasing authority sits at the franchisor level. The 2025 FDD lists five key executives: Hung-Jen (Allen) Wang serves as Manager and CFO, Jui (Ray) Chiu as Manager and Chief Marketing Officer, Wen-Chi (Sean) Lee as Manager and Chief Sales Officer, Andrew Lee as Executive Director, and Da Qun (Darren) Chen as Director of Sales. For a software pitch, the CFO and CMO are the most likely decision-makers—Wang controls the budget, while Chiu oversees customer-facing technology like loyalty and mobile ordering. There is no dedicated CIO or CTO named in the filing, which is common for a brand of this size.
No parent company is on file; TKK Fried Chicken appears to be independently owned. The operator footprint is not mapped in our corpus, meaning we have no visibility into multi-unit franchisees who might influence technology decisions from the operator side.
Mandated and current tech stack
TKK Fried Chicken mandates four specific technology systems across its network. The KFT Group App is mandated, likely serving as a branded mobile ordering or customer engagement platform. LevelUp is mandated, providing mobile payment and loyalty functionality. Paytronix is mandated, which typically handles loyalty programs, CRM, and digital ordering. Revel by Revel Systems, Inc. is the mandated point-of-sale system.
This stack is notably modern and cloud-based. Revel serves as the operational backbone, while Paytronix and LevelUp handle the guest-facing digital experience. For vendors selling adjacent software—such as inventory management, labor scheduling, or catering—the opportunity lies in integrating with this existing stack rather than displacing it. Any pitch should acknowledge these mandates and position your product as a complement.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The procurement model is not disclosed in the most recent FDD. Item 8, which typically describes whether the franchisor designates specific suppliers or maintains an approved supplier program, provided no extract. This absence could mean the franchisor retains broad discretion over vendor selection, or it could simply reflect a filing that does not detail procurement publicly.
Contract renewal timing is similarly opaque. The initial franchise term is not disclosed, and Item 17—which covers renewal, termination, and transfer—provided no extract. Without term length or renewal windows, vendors cannot time their outreach around contract cycles. The best approach is to monitor the brand for any public RFPs, leadership changes, or tech stack announcements that might signal an opening.
How to read the TKK Fried Chicken FDD
The TKK Fried Chicken Franchise Disclosure Document was filed with state franchise regulators in 2025. It contains 29 units, a 5.0% royalty, and the mandated technology vendors listed above. The full PDF is embedded below for your review. Key sections for software vendors include Item 11 (franchisor assistance and mandated suppliers) and Item 19 (financial performance representations, though none may be provided).
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Questions vendors ask
TKK Fried Chicken, answered from the filing
The FDD lists Hung-Jen (Allen) Wang (Manager and CFO), Jui (Ray) Chiu (Manager and Chief Marketing Officer), and Wen-Chi (Sean) Lee (Manager and Chief Sales Officer) as key executives. The CFO and CMO are likely central to any technology purchasing decision.
The 2025 FDD mandates KFT Group App, LevelUp, Paytronix, and Revel by Revel Systems, Inc. This covers POS, loyalty, and mobile ordering functions across all locations.
There are 29 total units, consisting of 27 franchised locations and 2 company-owned stores. The brand showed 12.5% year-over-year unit growth.
The procurement model is not disclosed in the most recent FDD. Item 8, which typically outlines designated or approved supplier requirements, provided no extract in the filing.
Contract renewal timing is unclear. The initial term length is not disclosed, and Item 17 provided no renewal signal. Vendors should monitor for any public announcements of tech stack changes.
The TKK Fried Chicken FDD was filed with state franchise regulators in 2025. You can view the embedded PDF viewer below to read the full document and verify the details referenced on this page.
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Operator footprint
TKK Fried Chicken’s FDD on file does not disclose a franchisee directory.
Ownership
The portfolio behind TKK Fried Chicken
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