Channel & Distribution Partners

Build a practice around
patented execution-layer software.

Shrink Software partners with channel resellers, value-added resellers, franchise consultants, FCS officers, and integration partners to deliver Shrink Manager into food, franchise, and regulated-industry markets worldwide. We own and maintain the platform; you own the customer relationship, localization, and implementation services.

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Who We Partner With

Four partner types.
One platform.

Each partner type brings distinct market access. The platform, patent portfolio, and product roadmap are centrally owned; vertical expertise, local relationships, and implementation work belong to the partner.

Channel Resellers & VARs
Regional and vertical software distributors
Resellers serving food operators, franchise systems, and regulated manufacturers who want to add patent-protected execution-layer software to their portfolio. Full support from Shrink Software; partner retains implementation margin and customer relationship.
Fit: Existing book of business in food, franchise, hospitality, or regulated manufacturing. Services capability in place.
Franchise Consultants
Multi-unit technology and operations advisors
Consultants advising franchise systems and multi-unit operators on operational software, brand standards enforcement, and compliance. Patent #9 (franchise standards enforcement, USPTO 64/043,202) is a direct fit for this practice.
Fit: Active client base in franchise or multi-unit food, QSR, bakery, or specialty retail. See franchise-specific details →
U.S. Commercial Service & International
FCS officers, trade offices, and embassy partners
U.S. Foreign Commercial Service officers and international trade partners introducing U.S. software to distributors, integrators, and regulatory bodies in their markets. Active matchmaking relationships through MEDC MISTEP and U.S. Commercial Service Michigan.
Fit: Market-specific introductions with vetted in-country partners. Priority markets listed below.
Integration Partners
Accounting, ERP, and complementary platforms
Platforms where Shrink Manager integrates upstream or downstream. Accounting (QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite for corporate finance), food safety (laboratory partners), logistics, and enterprise reporting. Integration partnerships open co-marketing and co-sell opportunities.
Fit: Complementary platform serving overlapping institutional food buyers or multi-unit operators.
Partner Economics

Structured for
recurring partner revenue

Shrink Manager's SaaS subscription model aligns partner economics with long-term customer success. Services and localization work stay with the partner.

SaaS Revenue Share
Recurring subscription margin on every customer the partner lands. Specific share structure negotiated per territory, account size, and partner commitment level.
Services Retained
Implementation, localization, change management, training, and ongoing advisory services remain 100% partner-retained. Shrink Software provides platform, documentation, and partner enablement.
No Channel Conflict
Shrink Software does not sell direct in partner-led accounts or territories. Relationships protected through account registration and territory designation in the partner agreement.
Active Territory Needs

Where we're building
partner coverage now

Priority markets for 2026. Each represents a mature buyer base, regulatory tailwind, or active distributor interest identified through FCS matchmaking and direct outreach.

Primary — 2026
North America
Franchise consultants, multi-unit technology integrators, and food-service VARs across U.S. and Canada.
Primary — 2026
United Kingdom & European Union
Multi-unit foodservice integrators, BRCGS-aligned compliance consultants, and regulatory technology partners.
Priority — 2026
Mexico & Latin America
Active scoping via Michigan-Mexico Center and MEDC. ABASTUR Mexico City August 2026 is the anchor trade show.
Priority — 2026
Singapore & Southeast Asia
VARs serving hospitality, specialty retail, and institutional food operators. FHA Singapore April 2027 trade show anchor.
Priority — 2026
Gulf Cooperation Council
Regional partners serving UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar. GSO-aligned food safety compliance is the regulatory anchor.
Scoping — 2026
Japan, Australia & Philippines
Secondary markets under active evaluation. Open to introductions from FCS officers and established in-country distributors.
Nine USPTO Provisional Applications

Partners deliver a patent-protected platform, not a commodity product

Shrink Software's nine USPTO provisional patent applications cover the execution-layer architecture that distinguishes Shrink Manager from ERP, POS, and point-solution software. Patent coverage includes workflow-gated execution, execution-verified artifacts, temporal authenticity, dual-source verification, and franchise standards enforcement. Partners are not reselling a feature set — they are delivering protected category infrastructure.

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Partner kits include platform overview, vertical briefs, economic structure, territory availability, and case material. Initial conversations are exploratory and non-binding.

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