Practice FusionPractice Fusion
Mandatory5 of the Franchise Agreement). Presently, we require you to purchase the f ollowing hardware and software: Hardware A desktop or laptop computer; a printer/scanner/copier Software Practice Fusion, Clo
From the filings
HQ-led decisions
Transformations Center for Weight Loss
Health servicesSoftware purchasing at Transformations Center for Weight Loss is controlled at the headquarters level by CEO Dr. Eugenia Caternor. The system currently mandates Practice Fusion and QuickBooks Online across its 4 company-owned locations. With an average unit volume of $208,033 and a lean corporate structure, the addressable market for vendors is small but concentrated.
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Live signals
Total units
4
0 franchised
Unit growth YoY
—
vs prior filing
AUV
$208K
Item 19, 2024
Royalty
6%
of gross sales
Ad fund
2%
national + local
Initial fee
$40K
per unit
Investment range
$121K–$247K
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.
8%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.
QuickBooks OnlineIntuit
Mandatoryntly, we require you to purchase the f ollowing hardware and software: Hardware A desktop or laptop computer; a printer/scanner/copier Software Practice Fusion, Clover POS system; Quickbooks Online Th
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
25 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 4 explicit no's; 5 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 of advertising material, but not the only approved supplier of such items.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor may introduce, as part of the System, other methods or technology which require certain System modifications including, without limitation, the adoption and use of modified or substitute Marks, new computer hardware and software, equipment or signs.
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, 2024, 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
We do permit you to contract with alternative suppliers if approved by us and they meet our criteria.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesItem 17
assign your telephone and facsimile numbers to us
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?
YesItem 17
Sections 9.2, 22.7, and 22.8 Agreement Manual without your consent if the modification does not materially alter your fundamental rights.
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?
YesItem 11
You agree to spend a minimum of $3,000 - $9,000 on Grand Opening Advertising to promote the opening of your 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 the greater of 1.5% of Gross Revenues or $1,500, 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
You must purchase and use any hardware and software programs we designate.
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 $1,000 per day per person plus expenses for training at our We may charge you for training newly-hired location, and personnel; for refresher training courses; for $1,000 per day the conventions, seminars, conferences, and When training webinars; and for additional or…
The filing answers no to 4 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
- Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?Item 11
- Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?Franchise agreement
The vendor opportunity at Transformations Center for Weight Loss
Transformations Center for Weight Loss operates a tight, 4-unit system based in Delaware. All locations are company-owned, and the most recent Franchise Disclosure Document (2025) reports an average unit volume of $208,033. For software vendors, this is a small, centralized target. There are no multi-unit franchisees to sell to, and the single mapped operator footprint confirms that purchasing power sits entirely at headquarters. The royalty rate is 6%, and the initial franchise term runs 10 years, with renewal options for additional 10-year periods.
Who controls software purchasing
CEO Dr. Eugenia Caternor is the sole executive named in the FDD’s Item 1. In a system of this size, the CEO typically makes or directly approves all technology decisions. There is no CIO, CTO, or VP of IT on file. Vendors should prepare to engage Dr. Caternor directly, with a value proposition that speaks to clinical and financial outcomes for a small, health-services brand. The absence of a parent company or private equity sponsor means the decision cycle may be faster, but the budget is likely constrained by the system’s modest unit count and AUV.
Mandated and current tech stack
The FDD mandates two systems: Practice Fusion, a cloud-based electronic health record platform, and QuickBooks Online for accounting. Practice Fusion’s presence suggests the brand relies on a lightweight, affordable EHR, which may leave gaps in practice management, patient engagement, or billing that complementary software could fill. QuickBooks Online indicates a standard small-business financial backbone. No point-of-sale, scheduling, or CRM mandates are disclosed, which means those categories are either open for vendor pitches or handled informally.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 of the FDD provides no extractable procurement signal, so it is unclear whether Transformations Center uses designated suppliers, an approved-vendor list, or an open procurement model. The renewal terms in Item 17, however, offer a potential trigger for software evaluation. Franchisees (if any existed) must sign a then-current franchise agreement with “materially different terms and conditions” to renew for an additional 10 years. For the existing company-owned units, any internal standardization or system upgrade would likely follow a similar timeline tied to leadership’s strategic planning. Vendors should monitor any expansion signals or executive hires that might precede a tech refresh.
How to read the Transformations Center for Weight Loss FDD
The full 2025 FDD is embedded below. Focus on Item 1 for executive and ownership structure, Item 11 for the mandated tech stack, and Item 17 for renewal conditions that can signal upcoming contract windows. Because the system is entirely company-owned, Items 19 and 20, which typically cover franchisee counts and outlet tables, will show zero franchised units. The document confirms the Delaware headquarters and the single-operator footprint. For vendors, the FDD is a concise read that underscores the centralized, small-scale nature of this target. To see how Transformations Center ranks alongside other health-services franchises with larger unit counts or more complex tech stacks, talk to FranCloud for a ranked target list.
Questions vendors ask
Transformations Center for Weight Loss, answered from the filing
CEO Dr. Eugenia Caternor is the named executive in the FDD and likely controls or heavily influences all software purchasing decisions for the 4-unit system.
The FDD mandates Practice Fusion, an EHR system, and QuickBooks Online for accounting. No POS or other operational tech mandates are disclosed.
There are 4 total units, all company-owned. No franchised units are reported. The sole mapped operator is located in Delaware.
The procurement model is not disclosed in the most recent FDD. Item 8 contains no extractable signal regarding designated or approved suppliers.
With a 10-year initial term and renewal windows tied to agreement expiration, contract opportunities are infrequent. The renewal requires signing a materially different current agreement, which could trigger a tech review.
The 2025 FDD is filed with state franchise regulators. You can read the full document in the embedded PDF viewer below.
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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
Top states by locations
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