31 Computer System You must use all computer hardware and software applications that meet our specifications. As of the issuance date of this Disclosure Document, we require you to purchase the Aloha POS System. The estimated cost for the POS System, inclusive of hardware and software components, is estimated to be between $0 and $25,000. The low estimate is based on POS dealers/vendors in your market offering financing or leas es that require no or very little money upfront. You will also incur a monthly NCR essentials service fee estimated at $ 360 per month for your first year. You must also purchase franchise store equipment technology from INTRON technology estimated at $320, plus an onsite installation and setup fee of $500, plus travel -related expenses .
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Turning Point
Full service restaurantTurning Point is a full-service restaurant brand headquartered in New Jersey with 35 total units, of which 31 are company-owned and 4 are franchised. Software purchasing is controlled at the corporate level through mandatory technology designations in the 2026 FDD, including Aloha POS and Heartland merchant processing. The addressable market for vendors is concentrated in the franchised estate, which grew 100% year over year.
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The POS software was not manufactured or produced specific ally for our franchise system. You are required to pay ongoing monthly software and support fees to the POS s ystem provider . As of the issuance date of this Disclosure Document, we require you to use Heartland for merchant processing and you will be responsible for payment of all assessed merchant processing fees. There are no contractual limitations on the frequency and cost of upgrading or updating your computer system. You may be required to updat e, repair, or upgrade your POS system and components in the future. You use the computer to, among other things, keep sales, inventory, and customer information. We may independently access the information in your computer system to audit your sales or analyze your operations. There are no contractual limitations on our rights to access your computer information.
We provide you with a list of all then- current approved suppliers and distributors during the training program, or before you open your Restaurant . We may designate additional suppliers, or remove any supplier from our approved list at any time. We reserve the right to purchase items from us and/or our affiliates in the future. Currently, we are an approved supplier of menus, gift cards, check presenters, promotional signage and uniforms. As disclosed above, currently you must purchase the Aloha NCR POS system, all software systems directed by us , and all SAAS and technology we designate . We also designate mandated suppliers for food and drink products, payroll services, software, music system, design services, restaurant management software, POS integration services, HR and talent management systems, and restaurant design services. We may receive volume discounts, rebates , and other material considerations on account of your purchases from these suppliers.
39 You are prohibited from using the Marks and listing, marketing, advertising, or otherwise promoting your Franchised Business on or through the Internet, any social media site, mobile application, networking website, electronic media, or any emerging or future developed media outlet or platform , including Facebook®, Snap Chat, Twitter®, LinkedIn®, Living Social®, Instagram®, Groupon®, YouTube, Pinterest, Foursquare, Yelp, Google, Yahoo, or any similar sites, without our prior written consent in each instance . We may withhold our consent for any reason, and we may condition our consent on your compliance with our designated methods, procedures, rules and regulations . You may not post any content on the Internet, electronic media, mobile applications, social media, or any future developed media outlet relating to the Franchised Restaurant or the System without first (a) obtaining our prior written consent (which we may grant or refuse in our sole and absolute discretion) and (b) complying with any and all restrict ions, terms and conditions we impose. You must comply with any and all policies , terms, and conditions we designate, including those related to privacy and security. We have the right to establish any requirement we deem appropriate, including a requirement that your only presence on the Internet be through one or more web pages that we establish on our website.
39 You are prohibited from using the Marks and listing, marketing, advertising, or otherwise promoting your Franchised Business on or through the Internet, any social media site, mobile application, networking website, electronic media, or any emerging or future developed media outlet or platform , including Facebook®, Snap Chat, Twitter®, LinkedIn®, Living Social®, Instagram®, Groupon®, YouTube, Pinterest, Foursquare, Yelp, Google, Yahoo, or any similar sites, without our prior written consent in each instance . We may withhold our consent for any reason, and we may condition our consent on your compliance with our designated methods, procedures, rules and regulations . You may not post any content on the Internet, electronic media, mobile applications, social media, or any future developed media outlet relating to the Franchised Restaurant or the System without first (a) obtaining our prior written consent (which we may grant or refuse in our sole and absolute discretion) and (b) complying with any and all restrict ions, terms and conditions we impose. You must comply with any and all policies , terms, and conditions we designate, including those related to privacy and security. We have the right to establish any requirement we deem appropriate, including a requirement that your only presence on the Internet be through one or more web pages that we establish on our website.
39 You are prohibited from using the Marks and listing, marketing, advertising, or otherwise promoting your Franchised Business on or through the Internet, any social media site, mobile application, networking website, electronic media, or any emerging or future developed media outlet or platform , including Facebook®, Snap Chat, Twitter®, LinkedIn®, Living Social®, Instagram®, Groupon®, YouTube, Pinterest, Foursquare, Yelp, Google, Yahoo, or any similar sites, without our prior written consent in each instance . We may withhold our consent for any reason, and we may condition our consent on your compliance with our designated methods, procedures, rules and regulations . You may not post any content on the Internet, electronic media, mobile applications, social media, or any future developed media outlet relating to the Franchised Restaurant or the System without first (a) obtaining our prior written consent (which we may grant or refuse in our sole and absolute discretion) and (b) complying with any and all restrict ions, terms and conditions we impose. You must comply with any and all policies , terms, and conditions we designate, including those related to privacy and security. We have the right to establish any requirement we deem appropriate, including a requirement that your only presence on the Internet be through one or more web pages that we establish on our website.
39 You are prohibited from using the Marks and listing, marketing, advertising, or otherwise promoting your Franchised Business on or through the Internet, any social media site, mobile application, networking website, electronic media, or any emerging or future developed media outlet or platform , including Facebook®, Snap Chat, Twitter®, LinkedIn®, Living Social®, Instagram®, Groupon®, YouTube, Pinterest, Foursquare, Yelp, Google, Yahoo, or any similar sites, without our prior written consent in each instance . We may withhold our consent for any reason, and we may condition our consent on your compliance with our designated methods, procedures, rules and regulations . You may not post any content on the Internet, electronic media, mobile applications, social media, or any future developed media outlet relating to the Franchised Restaurant or the System without first (a) obtaining our prior written consent (which we may grant or refuse in our sole and absolute discretion) and (b) complying with any and all restrict ions, terms and conditions we impose. You must comply with any and all policies , terms, and conditions we designate, including those related to privacy and security. We have the right to establish any requirement we deem appropriate, including a requirement that your only presence on the Internet be through one or more web pages that we establish on our website.
39 You are prohibited from using the Marks and listing, marketing, advertising, or otherwise promoting your Franchised Business on or through the Internet, any social media site, mobile application, networking website, electronic media, or any emerging or future developed media outlet or platform , including Facebook®, Snap Chat, Twitter®, LinkedIn®, Living Social®, Instagram®, Groupon®, YouTube, Pinterest, Foursquare, Yelp, Google, Yahoo, or any similar sites, without our prior written consent in each instance . We may withhold our consent for any reason, and we may condition our consent on your compliance with our designated methods, procedures, rules and regulations . You may not post any content on the Internet, electronic media, mobile applications, social media, or any future developed media outlet relating to the Franchised Restaurant or the System without first (a) obtaining our prior written consent (which we may grant or refuse in our sole and absolute discretion) and (b) complying with any and all restrict ions, terms and conditions we impose. You must comply with any and all policies , terms, and conditions we designate, including those related to privacy and security. We have the right to establish any requirement we deem appropriate, including a requirement that your only presence on the Internet be through one or more web pages that we establish on our website.
39 You are prohibited from using the Marks and listing, marketing, advertising, or otherwise promoting your Franchised Business on or through the Internet, any social media site, mobile application, networking website, electronic media, or any emerging or future developed media outlet or platform , including Facebook®, Snap Chat, Twitter®, LinkedIn®, Living Social®, Instagram®, Groupon®, YouTube, Pinterest, Foursquare, Yelp, Google, Yahoo, or any similar sites, without our prior written consent in each instance . We may withhold our consent for any reason, and we may condition our consent on your compliance with our designated methods, procedures, rules and regulations . You may not post any content on the Internet, electronic media, mobile applications, social media, or any future developed media outlet relating to the Franchised Restaurant or the System without first (a) obtaining our prior written consent (which we may grant or refuse in our sole and absolute discretion) and (b) complying with any and all restrict ions, terms and conditions we impose. You must comply with any and all policies , terms, and conditions we designate, including those related to privacy and security. We have the right to establish any requirement we deem appropriate, including a requirement that your only presence on the Internet be through one or more web pages that we establish on our website.
39 You are prohibited from using the Marks and listing, marketing, advertising, or otherwise promoting your Franchised Business on or through the Internet, any social media site, mobile application, networking website, electronic media, or any emerging or future developed media outlet or platform , including Facebook®, Snap Chat, Twitter®, LinkedIn®, Living Social®, Instagram®, Groupon®, YouTube, Pinterest, Foursquare, Yelp, Google, Yahoo, or any similar sites, without our prior written consent in each instance . We may withhold our consent for any reason, and we may condition our consent on your compliance with our designated methods, procedures, rules and regulations . You may not post any content on the Internet, electronic media, mobile applications, social media, or any future developed media outlet relating to the Franchised Restaurant or the System without first (a) obtaining our prior written consent (which we may grant or refuse in our sole and absolute discretion) and (b) complying with any and all restrict ions, terms and conditions we impose. You must comply with any and all policies , terms, and conditions we designate, including those related to privacy and security. We have the right to establish any requirement we deem appropriate, including a requirement that your only presence on the Internet be through one or more web pages that we establish on our website.
39 You are prohibited from using the Marks and listing, marketing, advertising, or otherwise promoting your Franchised Business on or through the Internet, any social media site, mobile application, networking website, electronic media, or any emerging or future developed media outlet or platform , including Facebook®, Snap Chat, Twitter®, LinkedIn®, Living Social®, Instagram®, Groupon®, YouTube, Pinterest, Foursquare, Yelp, Google, Yahoo, or any similar sites, without our prior written consent in each instance . We may withhold our consent for any reason, and we may condition our consent on your compliance with our designated methods, procedures, rules and regulations . You may not post any content on the Internet, electronic media, mobile applications, social media, or any future developed media outlet relating to the Franchised Restaurant or the System without first (a) obtaining our prior written consent (which we may grant or refuse in our sole and absolute discretion) and (b) complying with any and all restrict ions, terms and conditions we impose. You must comply with any and all policies , terms, and conditions we designate, including those related to privacy and security. We have the right to establish any requirement we deem appropriate, including a requirement that your only presence on the Internet be through one or more web pages that we establish on our website.
The vendor opportunity at Turning Point
Turning Point operates 35 full-service restaurants, with 31 company-owned and 4 franchised locations. The franchised estate grew 100% year over year, from 2 to 4 units. For software vendors, the immediate addressable market is the franchised side, where corporate mandates create a captive technology stack. The brand's Item 19 includes a financial performance representation, but the filing does not provide a system-wide average unit volume figure.
Who controls software purchasing
Item 2 of the 2026 FDD names Kirk Ruoff (Founder and Chief Executive Officer), Patrick Shalloo (Chief Financial Officer), Bonnie Iavaroni (Chief Operating Officer), Evan Weissman (Culinary Director), and Matthew Alkon (New Store Development & Facilities Director). Because the franchisor designates all computer hardware, software, and SaaS in Item 11, purchasing authority sits at HQ, not with individual franchisees.
Tech named in the FDD, and what is actually required
Item 11 obliges franchisees to use the Aloha POS System from NCR Voyix and Heartland merchant processing from Global Payments. The filing also names NCR by NCR Voyix in Item 8. Social platforms named in Item 11 include Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Twitter by X. The FDD states: "You must use all computer hardware and software applications that meet our specifications" and "currently you must purchase the Aloha NCR POS system, all software systems directed by us, and all SAAS and technology we designate."
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 requires franchisees to purchase all goods and services from approved or designated suppliers. Branded items, coffee beans, and promotional materials must be bought from the franchisor or affiliates. The franchisor estimates 85% to 95% of establishment expenditures and 50% to 65% of ongoing expenditures flow through approved or designated suppliers. Renewal terms under Item 17 run 10 years with a $15,000 successor fee, 180-day notice, equipment upgrades, and refresher training. These renewal events create natural software evaluation windows.
How to read the Turning Point FDD
The embedded PDF below is Turning Point's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 8 covers supplier restrictions, Item 11 covers technology and training obligations, Item 17 covers renewal and transfer, and Item 19 contains the financial performance representation. For a ranked target list of franchise systems that fit your software, talk to FranCloud.
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Who runs the locations
7 operators run 7 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
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| NJ | 1 |
| FL | 1 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind Turning Point
Ownership: Turning Point.
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