1 Percent Lists

The technology fee of $2,000 monthly is significantly higher than typical for real estate franchises. What specific technology services and platforms are included in this fee, and is it subject to annual increases?

Can you provide details on the pending litigation case that names the franchisor as defendant, including the nature of the claim and expected timeline for resolution?

Your royalty rate of 5.0% is below the industry range for real estate franchises. Are there conditions under which this rate increases, or is it capped for the entire franchise term?

The franchise fee of $15,000 is at the lower end of typical startup costs. What is included in this fee, and what additional out-of-pocket costs should a franchisee expect before opening?

With 4 terminations in 2022 and 3 in 2023, what were the primary reasons for these franchisor-initiated terminations, and what compliance issues led to them?

Territory is marked as protected but not exclusive. How are territory boundaries defined, and what prevents the franchisor from adding additional units in or near my territory?

The renewal conditions count of 4 is below typical. What are these specific conditions, and how difficult have existing franchisees found it to meet them for renewal?

Item 19 financial performance data is not provided. Will you provide average unit volumes (AUV), revenue ranges, or profitability data for franchisees of different tenure?

Can you clarify the operational control provision requiring purchase of business materials from the franchisor across 8 categories? What are these categories, and how are prices determined?

The dispute resolution clause requires individual arbitration in St. Tammany Parish. Have any of the 1 pending or prior cases involved disputes over franchise operations, and how was resolution handled?

With a 3-year CAGR of 15.69%, what is driving this rapid expansion, and are there saturation concerns in existing markets that could affect territory value?

The termination clause allows cure periods of 5 days for real estate/employment/health/safety violations and 30 days for other breaches. Can you provide examples of violations that triggered the 5-day vs. 30-day cures?

What are the spouse liability requirements under the personal guarantee clause, and when are spouses required to sign?

Are franchisees permitted to engage in related real estate activities outside the 1 Percent Lists brand, or does the operational control clause prohibit ancillary services?

The transfer fee of $7,500 equals your renewal fee. Are there other costs or approval requirements beyond this fee for transferring a franchise unit?

Zero transfers occurred in the past year despite 4.3% turnover. Are departing franchisees exiting the business entirely, or are transfers being denied or discouraged?

The renewal options provide a total potential term of 17 years. Will the royalty rate, technology fee, and renewal conditions remain the same during renewals, or are they subject to renegotiation?

Class action waivers and jury trial waivers are required in your dispute resolution clause. Are franchisees required to agree to these before signing the franchise agreement?

Can you provide a list of 'previously approved suppliers' for the 8 categories of required purchases, along with information on pricing competitiveness versus non-approved vendors?

Support & Training and Investment Costs scores are above typical for the category. What specific training programs and ongoing support services justify these higher ratings?