QuickBooksIntuit
Mandatoryer and the accounting software program required by us or another software accounting program approved by us, in advance. We currently require you to use the most recent version of QuickBooks Pro for r
From the filings
HQ-led decisions
Weathersby Guild
Home servicesSoftware purchasing decisions at Weathersby Guild are driven by the franchisor, which mandates specific operational and accounting systems. The current tech stack includes eStatus and QuickBooks Pro by Intuit Inc., with 50 franchised home-services locations representing the addressable market. The most recent FDD (2026) does not disclose company-owned units or an AUV.
For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.
Live signals
Total units
50
50 franchised
Unit growth YoY
-7.407%
vs prior filing
AUV
—
Item 19, 2026
Royalty
7%
of gross sales
Ad fund
—
national + local
Initial fee
—
per unit
Investment range
$72K–$98K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Standards based
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. It is a floor, not a total — the filing discloses one of the two headline fees.
7%+of gross sales (FY2026)
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.
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
13 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 10 explicit no's; 11 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
You must purchase and use, in connection with the operation of the Business, a computer and the accounting software program required by us or another software accounting program approved by us, in advance.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
We will have unlimited independent access to the information generated and stored on your computer system.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
At Franchisor’s discretion, Franchisee shall, at its expense, submit to Franchisor, within thirty (30) days of the end of each calendar quarter during the term of this Agreement, on forms prescribed by Franchisor, a financial statement, which may be unaudited, for the preceding quarter, including both an income…
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 1
We have 1 affiliate that is the sole supplier of the e- Status software that franchisees must use in the operation of the Licensed Business.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 11
We have the right to add to, and otherwise modify, the Operations Manual to reflect changes in authorized products and services, as well as changes in specifications, standards and operating procedures of a WEATHERSBY GUILD business.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you wish to purchase any item with the exception of the eStatus web application from an alternate supplier, you must request it in writing and supply a sample or description of the item to us.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
same to Franchisor. Franchisee acknowledges that, as between Franchisor and Franchisee, Franchisor has the sole - 30 – FDD2026v1 rights to and interest in all telephone number and directory listings associated with any Names or Marks of the Business.
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee shall permit Franchisor and its agents or representatives to conduct inspections of Franchisee’s operations, at any reasonable time, and shall cooperate fully with Franchisor’s representatives in such inspections by rendering such assistance as they may reasonably request, and, upon notice from Franchisor…
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
WEATHERSBY GUILD may from time to time revise the contents of the Manual and the contents of any other manuals and materials created or approved for use in the operation of the Business, and Franchisee expressly agrees that each new or changed standard shall be deemed effective upon receipt by Franchisee or as…
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesFranchise agreement
WEATHERSBY GUILD, at its discretion, may require Franchisee to make direct deposit payments into WEATHERSBY Guild’s corporate bank account.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee agrees to maintain a competent, conscientious, trained staff, including at least one (1) fully trained, full-time Manager (which may be Franchisor, if Franchisor is an individual) approved by Franchisor
Point of sale
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We will have unlimited independent access to the information generated and stored on your computer system.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesFranchise agreement
WEATHERSBY GUILD may, at its discretion, make available additional training programs, seminars, as well as refresher courses, to Franchisee and/or Franchisee’s designated individual(s) from time to time.
The filing answers no to 10 questions
- Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?Item 8
- Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?Item 8
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?Franchise agreement
- Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?Item 11
- Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?Item 11
- 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
- Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?Franchise agreement
- Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?Item 8
- Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?Franchise agreement
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 Weathersby Guild
Weathersby Guild operates 50 franchised home-services locations, with no company-owned units disclosed in the 2026 FDD. The system contracted by -7.4% year-over-year, and the operator footprint is concentrated: one mapped operator controls roughly one located unit in Wisconsin. For software vendors, the addressable market is these 50 franchised locations, all subject to centralized technology mandates from the franchisor. No average unit volume (AUV) is reported, so sizing the opportunity requires direct discovery. The royalty rate is 7.0%, and the initial franchise term is 10 years.
Who controls software purchasing
The franchisor exerts direct control over the technology stack through mandatory system requirements. The 2026 FDD does not list specific HQ executives, so the exact buying center—whether a CIO, VP of Operations, or owner-operator—is not publicly identified. However, the presence of mandated software signals that purchasing authority sits at the corporate level, not with individual franchisees. Vendors should prepare to engage the franchisor’s leadership team and demonstrate compliance with existing mandates before proposing any new tool.
Mandated and current tech stack
Item 11 of the 2026 FDD mandates two systems: eStatus and QuickBooks Pro by Intuit Inc. eStatus likely serves as the operational or field-management platform, while QuickBooks Pro handles accounting. No other recommended or optional technology is disclosed. For vendors selling adjacent solutions—such as CRM, scheduling, or marketing automation—the path to adoption runs through the franchisor’s approval process, and any pitch must address integration with these mandated systems.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The FDD does not include an Item 8 procurement extract, so the formal supplier model—designated, approved, or open—is unknown. Vendors should assume a closed or approval-required environment. Renewal terms under Item 17 require written notice, full compliance with the franchise agreement, a general release (subject to state law), and acceptance of the then-current franchise agreement, which may differ materially from the original. Initial terms run 10 years, meaning contract windows are infrequent and tied to franchisee renewal cycles.
How to read the Weathersby Guild FDD
The full 2026 Weathersby Guild Franchise Disclosure Document is embedded below. Key sections for software vendors include Item 11 (mandated technology), Item 17 (renewal and contract timing), and Item 1 (franchisor background). Because no Item 8 data is present, direct inquiry with the franchisor is necessary to understand supplier qualification. Use this FDD to map the buying process and identify integration requirements before outreach. For a ranked target list of franchise systems matched to your software category, FranCloud can help.
Questions vendors ask
Weathersby Guild, answered from the filing
The franchisor controls purchasing through mandated technology requirements. Specific executive names are not listed in the 2026 FDD, but the mandate signals centralized decision-making at the corporate level.
The 2026 FDD mandates eStatus for operational needs and QuickBooks Pro by Intuit Inc. for accounting. No other mandated or recommended systems are disclosed.
There are 50 total units, all franchised. The system saw a -7.4% year-over-year unit decline. The operator footprint is small, with one mapped operator in Wisconsin.
The FDD does not include Item 8 procurement signals, so it is unclear whether suppliers must be designated, approved, or if an open model exists. Assume franchisor approval is required for any tech sale.
Initial franchise terms are 10 years. Renewal requires written notice, full compliance, a general release, and signing the then-current agreement, which may have materially different terms. No specific window is disclosed.
The 2026 FDD is filed with state franchise regulators. You can review the embedded PDF viewer below for the full legal document, including Item 11 tech mandates and Item 17 renewal conditions.
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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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