CloverFiserv
Mandatoryservices and electronic cash register/point-of-sale system (i.e., the “POS System”) we require, which we have the right to change at any time. Currently, our designated POS System is Clover POS; howev
From the filings
Uncle Sharkii
Quick service restaurantUncle Sharkii's 2023 FDD does not list a dedicated technology buyer; the only named individual is Fen Reyes, Agent for Service of Process. The franchise mandates Bite for its tech stack, and with just 8 total units (6 franchised), the addressable market is limited. Software vendors targeting this brand should expect a centralized decision-making process, likely involving the founder or leadership team.
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Live signals
Total units
8
6 franchised
Unit growth YoY
—
vs prior filing
AUV
—
Item 19, 2023
Royalty
5.5%
of gross sales
Ad fund
1%
national + local
Initial fee
$30K
per unit
Investment range
$90K–$300K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
2 years
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.
6.5%of gross sales (FY2023)
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.
BiteBite
e Name: Glenn Penalosa agep21@hotmail.com The following is a list of the current Multi-Unit Development Agreements in our system: Houston, Texas (30 total units, 2 open) MCM Fresh Bite Co1 LLC Locatio
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
23 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 1 explicit no; 10 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesFranchise agreement
Uncle Sharkii has the right to independently access any and all information on your POS System, at any time, without first notifying you.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
5.6.2 Reports You shall submit to Uncle Sharkii, on or before the fifth (5th) day following the end of each month, financial reports on the income and expenses of the Uncle Sharkii restaurant
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesFranchise agreement
We may become an approved supplier, Uncle Sharkii Franchise Agreement 19 UNCLE SHARKII FRANCHISE AGREEMENT and/or the only supplier, for any item, product, good and/or service at any time.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesFranchise agreement
we reserve the right to change this list, from time-to-time, in our sole discretion.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
7651.09Item 8
In our last fiscal year, ending on December 31, 2022, we received $7,651.09 in revenue from all required purchases and leases of our proprietary sauces.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We and/or our affiliate(s) may receive payments or other compensation from Approved Suppliers or any other suppliers on account of these suppliers’ dealings with us, you, or other Franchised Businesses in the System, such as rebates, commissions or other forms of compensation.
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?
50Item 8
We estimate that your Required Purchases, purchases from Approved Suppliers and purchases that must meet our specifications in total will be about 50% of your total purchases to establish the Restaurant and about 50% of your purchases to continue the operation of the Restaurant.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
You must pay our then- current supplier or non-approved product evaluation fee when submitting your request, as well as cover our costs incurred in evaluating your request.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesFranchise agreement
If you want to purchase any item, product service, goods, equipment or supplies from a supplier or distributor who is not on our approved list, you may request our approval of the supplier or distributor
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesItem 11
You acknowledge and agree that we will own all rights and interest in each telephone number (regardless of whether such telephone number pre-existed any Franchise Agreement) and telephone directory listing, email address, domain name, social media platform, and comparable electronic identify that is associated in any…
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You shall at all times be compliant with all Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards, any and all requirements imposed by all applicable payment processors and payment networks, including credit card and debit card processors, and any and all state and federal laws, rules and regulations relating to data…
Franchise management
Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?
YesFranchise agreement
You must present customers with such evaluation cards or forms as the Franchisor may periodically prescribe, for return by the customers to Uncle Sharkii
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
Uncle Sharkii and/or its designated agents or representatives may conduct periodic quality control and records inspections of the Uncle Sharkii restaurant at any time during the Term.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
Uncle Sharkii may make changes to any of these standards and specifications, at any time, in Uncle Sharkii’s sole and absolute discretion.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 14
We must approve your site before you open your Uncle Sharkii Business franchise.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesFranchise agreement
You shall not establish a separate Website.
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesFranchise agreement
5.5.1 Grand Opening You shall spend at least one-thousand dollars($1000) on a grand opening advertising program conducted in accordance with the guidelines for such a program in the Manual, in addition to Your regular monthly Local Advertising pursuant to Section 7.6.2 of this Agreement.
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 are, however, required to spend at least $200 per month on local advertising each month
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesFranchise agreement
If a Cooperative has been established in Your area prior to opening the Restaurant, You shall become a member of the Cooperative no later than thirty (30) days after opening the Restaurant.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesFranchise agreement
Payment of royalties and fees shall be made by electronic funds transfer or direct deposit.
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 the complete computer software services and electronic cash register/point-of-sale system (i.e., the “POS System”) we require, which we have the right to change at any time.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesFranchise agreement
Uncle Sharkii has the right to independently access any and all information on your POS System, at any time, without first notifying you.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesFranchise agreement
Uncle Sharkii may also require you to pay a fee for continuing training and education programs of its costs, plus an administrative fee.
The filing answers no to 1 question
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?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 Uncle Sharkii
Uncle Sharkii is a quick-service restaurant franchise specializing in poke bowls, with its headquarters in Texas. The 2023 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) reports a total of 8 locations: 6 franchised and 2 company-owned. The brand is small, operating in just four states—California (7 units), Hawaii (2), Utah (1), and Texas (1). With no disclosed year-over-year unit growth and an average unit volume (AUV) not provided, the immediate addressable market for software vendors is minimal. However, the mandated use of Bite for its technology stack signals that the franchisor exerts some control over operational tech, making it a prospect for vendors who can align with the existing stack or offer complementary solutions.
Who controls software purchasing
The 2023 FDD does not identify a dedicated technology or procurement executive. The only named individual in Item 1 is Fen Reyes, listed as the Agent for Service of Process—a legal role, not a buyer. This absence suggests that software purchasing decisions are likely made by the founder or an unidentified operations lead, with no multi-unit franchisees to influence the process (the operator footprint shows 0 multi-unit operators). Vendors should therefore approach the brand as a centralized, founder-led decision, although the exact point of contact remains unclear from public filings.
Mandated and current tech stack
Uncle Sharkii mandates Bite for its technology stack, as indicated in the FDD. No other systems or vendors are disclosed, meaning Bite likely handles core functions such as point-of-sale (POS), online ordering, or kitchen display. The FDD does not specify whether this mandate extends to all franchisees or only certain locations, but given the small unit count and the franchisor’s direct involvement, it is probable that the system is uniform. Software vendors offering complementary tools (e.g., loyalty, inventory, HR) may find an entry point if they can integrate with Bite or demonstrate a clear ROI that aligns with the brand’s thin tech layer.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 of the FDD provides no extract regarding procurement, so the franchisor’s supplier model—whether designated, approved, or open—is unknown. This lack of detail means vendors must rely on direct outreach to understand the purchasing process. The franchise agreement term is 10 years, with the option to renew for three successive 10-year periods (or the length of the then-current lease, whichever is shorter). With only 8 units and no disclosed growth trajectory, contract renewal cycles are not a reliable window. Instead, opportunities may arise when new units open or when the franchisor revisits its technology stack, which could be infrequent given the brand’s size.
How to read the Uncle Sharkii FDD
The FDD is a legal document filed with state franchise regulators and is available for review in the embedded PDF viewer below. Filed in 2023, it contains the brand’s audited financials, franchise agreement, and operational disclosures. Software vendors should focus on Item 11 (franchisor’s obligations) to understand tech support, Item 8 for procurement restrictions, and Item 17 for renewal timing. Because the brand is small, even a single-unit sale could represent a meaningful percentage of the total system, making it worth a tailored pitch.
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Questions vendors ask
Uncle Sharkii, answered from the filing
The 2023 FDD does not name a CIO or IT buyer. The only listed individual is Fen Reyes, Agent for Service of Process, so purchasing decisions likely rest with the founder or an operations lead. No multi-unit franchisees are present to influence software choices.
Uncle Sharkii mandates Bite for its technology stack, as indicated in the 2023 FDD. No other systems are specified, so Bite likely covers POS, online ordering, or other operational functions.
As of the 2023 FDD, Uncle Sharkii has 8 total locations: 6 franchised and 2 company-owned. The brand operates in four states: California (7 units), Hawaii (2), Utah (1), and Texas (1).
The FDD does not disclose a procurement model (Item 8). Without a designated supplier or approved supplier list, the franchise may have an open or ad-hoc purchasing process, but this is not confirmed.
The initial franchise term is 10 years, with three successive 10-year renewal options. With only 8 units and no recent growth data, contract windows may be sporadic and tied to new unit openings or lease renewals.
The FDD is filed with state franchise regulators. You can view it in the embedded PDF viewer below. It was filed in 2023 and contains the brand's legal, operational, and financial disclosures.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
11 operators run 12 mapped locations. 1 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit10
2–9 units1
Top states by locations
| CA | 7 |
|---|---|
| HI | 2 |
| UT | 1 |
| TX | 1 |
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