CHRGD

Overview

CHRGD is software for franchisors that calculates and collects royalties from franchisee point-of-sale sales. It is best suited to networks that want configurable royalty rules, automated collections, and a ledger franchisees can inspect. The no-monthly-fee plan is attractive, but transaction fees and the need for a supported POS integration should factor into the decision.

Key features

Franchisors can set royalty and marketing-fund rules with percentages, caps, minimums, deferrals, and grace periods. That flexibility suits networks with varied agreements, though it places responsibility on the franchisor to configure the rules correctly. Collections run nightly by default, with weekly and monthly schedules for businesses that need a different cadence.

Active integrations include Square, FareHarbor, Stripe Connect, Clover, QuickBooks, and Xero. Lightspeed Retail, Lightspeed Restaurant, Loyverse POS, and Toast are coming soon; a network that depends on one of those systems should wait for an active connection rather than assume it can automate collections today. Stripe Connect supports ACH and card collection, transfers to franchisor accounts, and platform fee handling.

The franchisee ledger displays daily sales, royalty calculations, transfer amounts, and transfer status. That shared view gives franchisees a way to follow how sales translate into payments, while giving franchisors a clear record of transfer activity. CHRGD also provides a developer API using OAuth 2.0 with PKCE, with access to live sales, financial, and franchise data. That is useful for organizations that need programmatic access, though it is a more technical route than the built-in workflows.

CHRGD describes its product as a progressive web app that works across devices, and lists Android, iOS, web, and API platforms. Security measures stated for the product include AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit, SOC 2 Type II controls, role-based access, and audit logs. The product also includes a multi-location dashboard, franchisee portal, standards checklists, operational audits, and compliance tracking, extending its reach beyond royalty processing.

Pricing

CHRGD's Free Forever plan has no monthly fees, but a small transaction fee applies to royalty payments processed through the platform. It includes unlimited franchisee locations, POS integrations, automated royalty calculations, email support, and standard security features. The unlimited location allowance makes it practical to consider across a growing network, but the transaction fee means payment volume still affects cost. No paid plan or separate feature tier is described.

Support descriptions differ: the pricing page includes email support, while the homepage says email, chat, and phone support are included 24/7. Buyers should clarify which channels apply to their account before relying on phone or chat support.

Platforms

CHRGD is described as a progressive web app, with Android, iOS, web, and API platforms. Its cross-device approach suits teams that need access from different devices, while the API is relevant to businesses building integrations around live franchise and sales data.

Who it's for

CHRGD is a strong fit for franchisors managing recurring royalties across multiple locations, especially when their franchisees use one of its active POS integrations. Its configurable rules, collection schedules, and transparent ledger address both payment administration and franchisee visibility. It is a weaker fit for networks dependent on a POS system still marked as coming soon, or for buyers who need a predictable cost per location rather than a transaction-based fee.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Configurable royalty and marketing-fund rules can accommodate different franchise agreements.
• Pros: Nightly, weekly, or monthly collection schedules give franchisors control over payment cadence.
• Pros: The franchisee ledger exposes sales, calculations, transfers, and status, helping make payment activity understandable.
• Pros: The Free Forever plan allows unlimited franchisee locations without monthly fees.
• Cons: A transaction fee applies to processed royalty payments, so the free plan is not free of usage costs.
• Cons: Several POS connections, including Toast and Lightspeed products, are coming soon rather than active.
• Cons: Support channels are described differently across the pricing page and homepage, so buyers should confirm what their plan includes.

Alternatives

For a broader starting point, browse Restaurant Franchise Management Software. Choose Franchora if a paid option across Android, iOS, and web is a better fit. IFX may suit buyers who prefer paid, selectable modules and described unlimited user accounts and storage. OpsAnalitica is worth considering when a free trial matters and custom pricing based on business size, features, and contract terms is acceptable. FranConnect may fit organizations choosing a paid platform whose pricing depends on modules, integrations, migration, and rollout scope.

Janus 360 offers a paid per-location option and a 0.99 USD per once Quick Route Optimizer, billed per optimization for routes of 2 to 10 stops. BrandWide is another paid franchise-focused platform. FranchiseMS has a paid Core platform at 15.00 GBP per month. Franexis lists a paid Enterprise plan at 119.00 USD per month.

Verdict

Choose CHRGD if you run a multi-location franchise network with a supported POS system and want configurable royalty automation plus clear franchisee payment records without monthly fees. Its main trade-off is that transaction charges remain, and a network tied to a coming-soon integration should look elsewhere until that connection is active.