Yumberry Bowl

The vendor opportunity at Yumberry Bowl

Yumberry Bowl is an early-stage quick-service restaurant concept headquartered in Oregon. According to its 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the system consists of just 4 total units—3 franchised and 1 company-owned. Average unit volume (AUV) stands at $473,496. For software vendors, this represents a micro-cap opportunity: the total addressable unit count is 4, and year-over-year unit growth is not disclosed, suggesting limited near-term expansion visibility.

The brand operates with a 5% royalty and a 5-year initial franchise term. While the unit economics show a healthy AUV for a young concept, the small footprint means any software sale would be a single-digit deal. Vendors should view this as a relationship-building entry point rather than a volume play.

Who controls software purchasing

Software purchasing authority sits at the HQ level. The 2025 FDD lists three executives in Item 1: Julie Lockman, President and CEO; David Lockman, Vice President and Inventory Specialist; and Joanna Monnet, Manager and Field Development Director. With no parent company on file and an independent ownership structure, decisions are concentrated in this small leadership team. Julie Lockman, as CEO, is the most likely final approver for technology investments. David Lockman’s inventory-focused role may give him influence over operational and supply-chain tools.

No multi-unit operators are mapped in our corpus, meaning all franchised locations likely report directly to HQ for technology guidance. This centralized model simplifies vendor outreach but also means a single “no” can close the entire system.

Mandated and current tech stack

Yumberry Bowl mandates a Technology Platform for its franchisees, as disclosed in the FDD. However, the specific vendor or system name is not provided. This could indicate a proprietary or custom-built solution, or simply that the franchisor has not publicly tied itself to a named third-party vendor. Vendors approaching Yumberry Bowl should be prepared to uncover the incumbent through direct discovery conversations.

No other mandated or recommended systems—POS, payroll, inventory, or otherwise—are named in the FDD. The absence of detail in Item 11 suggests either a lean tech stack or a deliberate choice to keep vendor relationships confidential at this stage.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

Procurement rules are not detailed in the 2025 FDD. Item 8 contains no extract, so it is unclear whether Yumberry Bowl uses a designated supplier model, an approved-supplier list, or an open procurement approach. Vendors should clarify this early in any outreach.

Renewal terms offer a potential window for technology evaluation. Item 17 states that franchisees must sign the “then-current form of franchise agreement” upon renewal, which may include materially different terms. With a 5-year initial term, the first renewal cohort for the 3 franchised units will approach at staggered intervals. Renewal conditions include full compliance, payment of a renewal fee, maintaining possession of the unit, and completing refurbishment. These operational touchpoints could create natural moments for software re-evaluation.

How to read the Yumberry Bowl FDD

The full 2025 Yumberry Bowl Franchise Disclosure Document is embedded below. It is filed with state franchise regulators and contains the legal and operational disclosures that govern the franchise relationship. For software vendors, the most relevant sections are Item 1 (executives), Item 11 (mandated technology), Item 8 (procurement restrictions), and Item 17 (renewal and term). Reviewing these sections will help you understand the buying center, existing tech commitments, and the timeline for potential software decisions.

For a ranked target list of franchise systems that match your software category, FranCloud can help you prioritize outreach based on unit count, tech mandates, and decision-maker access.