QuickBooksIntuit
Mandatoryt to install and use any upgrades and updates that we may designate as mandatory. There are no limits on the frequency or cost of such upgrades or updates. 6. We currently require QuickBooks On-Line,
From the filings
HQ-led decisions
Tropical Juice Bar
Quick service restaurantSoftware purchasing at Tropical Juice Bar is controlled at the headquarters level by executives including CEO Carlos M. Lopez and COO Carlos D. Lopez. The chain currently mandates QuickBooks (Intuit) and Shogo for its operations. With 5 company-owned locations and an average unit volume of $671,418, the addressable market is small but concentrated.
For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.
Live signals
Total units
5
0 franchised
Unit growth YoY
—
vs prior filing
AUV
$671K
Item 19, 2019
Royalty
6%
of gross sales
Ad fund
3%
national + local
Initial fee
$30K
per unit
Investment range
$195K–$400K
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.
9%of gross sales (FY2022)
15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
3 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.
ShogoShogo
Mandatoryany upgrades and updates that we may designate as mandatory. There are no limits on the frequency or cost of such upgrades or updates. 6. We currently require QuickBooks On-Line, Shogo (linking TOAST
ToastToast
Mandatoryta generated described above. There are no contractual limitations on our rights to access the information and data. 5. We require that you enter into a maintenance agreement with TOAST POS System for
IntuitIntuit
ime. The contact information for the applicable vendors can be found in table 11.1. 7. We have no contractual obligation to provide support for Microsoft software, Adobe Software, Intuit Software, or
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
22 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 2 explicit no's; 10 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?
YesItem 11
6. We currently require QuickBooks On-Line, Shogo (linking TOAST POS System), Market Man (inventory software) and eStratEx (payroll management/HR system software) but these may change over time.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
Under the Franchise Agreement, we have unlimited independent access to the software information obtained for any reasonable purpose under the Franchise Agreement.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Within ninety (90) days following the end of each calendar year, Franchisee shall provide Franchisor with a copy of Franchisee’s balance sheet and an income and expense statement for the year.
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
We and our affiliate, Cedro Distribution, LLC, are currently the only approved vendors for the initial equipment package.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor may change the System or any part of the System at any time, and as changed it shall remain the System pursuant to this Agreement.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
During the past calendar year (see Attachment A), neither we nor our affiliate derived any revenue from vendors based on required purchases or leases by franchisees made in accordance with our specifications.
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
The estimated proportion of these required purchases and leases in relation to all purchases and leases to be made by the franchisee in establishing the Franchised Business, depending on the size and location of the franchise, is approximately 25%, and will decrease to generally to 15% to 20% for ongoing operating…
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
We may charge a reasonable fee to cover our costs 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.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor owns, in connection with the Marks, all goodwill associated with or to become associated with the telephone Tropical Juice Bar ™ FRANCHISE AGREEMENT | Page 3 initials numbers and telephone listings and agrees to execute an Assignment of Telephone Numbers in the form of Exhibit…
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor shall have the right, at any time, to enter the Premises (either physically or electronically) for purposes of auditing the accuracy of reports submitted and to otherwise verify compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor may make any changes or modifications in the Operations Manual as in Franchisor’s sole judgment are desirable.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
We must approve your proposed location before you can lease or otherwise acquire its use.
Marketing
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall, within sixty (60) days after the date that Franchisee is open for business, publicize and conduct a grand opening consistent with Franchisor’s 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
The amounts you must spend on this Local Marketing Fund will be a minimum of (i) one (1) percent of monthly Gross Revenues, or (ii) $1,000 per month for months 3-9, then a minimum of 1% or $500 of the monthly Gross Revenues for months 10 and thereafter, whichever is higher unless all members of the cooperative agree…
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase from us or a vendor we approve all items used to start or operate your business that contain or bear the Mark.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You must purchase from us or a supplier we approve certain equipment, supplies and inventory necessary to start or operate the Franchised Business.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesFranchise agreement
The royalties are payable weekly via ACH.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
You must, at all times, employ at least one (1) CS.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall purchase specified computer hardware and software (“Computer System”) for use in operation of the Franchised Business as required by Franchisor.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
Via our proprietary software, we have access to the information and data generated described above.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
Additionally training or refresher courses are not required, but you may request additional training or refreshes courses.
The filing answers no to 2 questions
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 11
- Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?Item 8
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 Tropical Juice Bar
Tropical Juice Bar is a small quick-service restaurant chain headquartered in New Jersey. According to its 2022 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), the system consists of 5 locations, all of which are company-owned. The average unit volume (AUV) stands at $671,418, and the royalty rate is 6.0% on gross sales. While the chain has not disclosed any franchised units, the existing footprint offers a concentrated opportunity for software vendors targeting a centralized buying center.
The chain is part of a holding company described only as "tropical juice bar holding," with no further details available in the FDD. Year-over-year unit growth is not disclosed, and no multi-unit operators are mapped in our corpus. For vendors, this means the entire sales motion runs through a single headquarters, reducing the complexity of multi-stakeholder franchisee sales.
Who controls software purchasing
Software purchasing decisions at Tropical Juice Bar are made at the headquarters level. The FDD lists three executives in Item 1: Carlos M. Lopez (Chief Executive Officer), Carlos D. Lopez (Chief Operations Officer), and Luis Lopez (Quality Assurance Director). Given the small size of the organization, the CEO and COO are the most likely buyers for any technology product. There is no dedicated CIO or IT role disclosed, so outreach should target these operational leaders directly.
Because all units are company-owned, there is no franchisee influence on technology adoption. A vendor's pitch must resonate with a leadership team that oversees both strategic direction and day-to-day operations. The absence of a franchisee layer means faster decision cycles but also a higher bar for proving ROI to a small, hands-on executive group.
Mandated and current tech stack
The 2022 FDD mandates two technology systems: QuickBooks (Intuit) for accounting and Shogo for operational management. QuickBooks is a widely used accounting platform, while Shogo is a less common operational tool, likely handling tasks such as inventory or scheduling. No point-of-sale (POS) system is explicitly mandated in the available data, which may indicate an open opportunity for POS vendors or that the chain uses a system not required to be disclosed in the FDD.
Intuit is listed as a vendor, which aligns with the QuickBooks mandate. The mention of Shogo suggests the chain has invested in specialized operational software, but the scope of that system is not detailed. Vendors offering complementary or replacement solutions should be prepared to integrate with or displace these existing tools.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The FDD does not include an Item 8 extract, so the procurement model—whether designated supplier, approved supplier, or open—is unknown. This lack of transparency means vendors must inquire directly about purchasing processes during initial conversations. The chain's small size likely means procurement is informal and relationship-driven.
Renewal terms from Item 17 apply to franchise agreements, but since there are no franchised units, these are not directly relevant to software contract windows. The initial term for any future franchisee would be 10 years, with renewal requiring 12 months' notice, a new agreement, and a renewal fee. For the existing company-owned operations, software contract cycles are probably tied to annual budgeting or the expiration of current vendor agreements. Vendors should time outreach to align with typical fiscal planning periods, though specific dates are not publicly available.
How to read the Tropical Juice Bar FDD
The full 2022 FDD is embedded below for your review. It contains detailed disclosures on the franchise system, management team, fees, and obligations. Key sections for software vendors include Item 1 (the business and its executives), Item 11 (franchisor's assistance, advertising, computer systems, and training), and Item 17 (renewal, termination, transfer, and dispute resolution). The document was filed with state franchise regulators in 2022 and reflects the most recent public data on this chain.
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Questions vendors ask
Tropical Juice Bar, answered from the filing
CEO Carlos M. Lopez and COO Carlos D. Lopez are the key decision-makers, as listed in the 2022 FDD. All units are company-owned, so purchasing is centralized at HQ.
The FDD mandates QuickBooks (Intuit) for accounting and Shogo for operational management. No POS system is explicitly mandated in the available data.
There are 5 locations, all company-owned, according to the 2022 FDD. The chain is a small quick-service restaurant concept based in New Jersey.
The FDD does not disclose a specific procurement model (Item 8 not extracted). It is unclear if they use designated or approved suppliers.
The initial franchise term is 10 years, with renewal requiring 12 months' notice and a new agreement. However, with only company-owned units, contract windows may be tied to internal budgeting cycles rather than franchisee renewals.
The FDD is filed with state franchise regulators in 2022. You can view it in the embedded PDF viewer below.
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Operator footprint
No franchisee network yet. Tropical Juice Bar’s latest FDD reports no franchised locations.
Ownership
The portfolio behind Tropical Juice Bar
unknown of tropical juice bar holding.
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