76 FENCE

The Investment Costs score of 47 is significantly below the typical range of 74-75 for home services franchises. Can you provide a detailed breakdown of all initial investment costs, including equipment, training, technology setup, and working capital requirements?

Financial Performance data is not available in your Item 19. Can you provide actual financial performance data, including median/average unit volumes, profit margins, and the number of franchisees willing to report their financials?

The system has grown from 0 to 2 units over the past year. What are your growth projections, and do you have a strategic plan for scaling the franchise network?

Your Transfer Fee of $20,000 exceeds the typical range of $7,500-$15,000 for this franchise type. What justification exists for this premium transfer fee, and are there any conditions under which this fee could be waived or reduced?

The non-compete clause covers 2 years with no specified mileage radius, meaning it applies to any region. How broad is this restriction in practice, and does it prevent franchisees from working in any fencing business or only directly competing with 76 Fence?

Your contract specifies 10 termination causes, which is below the typical range of 14-21. Which material breaches or circumstances would allow the franchisor to terminate a franchise agreement without cause?

Renewal conditions number 5, below the typical range of 6-9. What are the specific conditions franchisees must meet to qualify for renewal, and are there any restrictions on how long a franchisee can remain in the system?

Regional developers must commit to developing a minimum of 76 franchise units according to your legal terms. What happens if a regional developer fails to meet these development targets, and what are the penalties or consequences?

The mandatory minimum advertising spend is $1,500 per month. How is this advertising deployed, who manages it, and can franchisees opt out if they have their own marketing strategies?

You have zero litigation cases on record. Has this always been the case since the franchise began, or did litigation exist before the 3-year reporting period? How long has the franchise system been operating?

Personal guarantees are required from all owners and their spouses covering all franchise obligations. Does this mean spouses are personally liable even if they are not involved in running the franchise?

Binding arbitration is required in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with class action and jury trial waivers. If a franchisee is located in another state, why must disputes be arbitrated in Pennsylvania, and are there any situations where franchisees can pursue litigation instead?

With only 2 current units, how do you provide franchisee support and training? Can you detail the support infrastructure, including on-site training, ongoing coaching, marketing support, and technology systems?

What are the primary reasons franchisees have chosen to exit other systems in the home services category, and how does 76 Fence address these issues differently?

The Risk Factors score of 80 is above the typical range of 58-76. What specific risk factors contributed to this elevated score, and how are you mitigating these risks?

Are there any pending disputes, complaints to regulators, or lawsuits that are not yet reflected in the official litigation count?

What percentage of franchisees are currently profitable, and at what point in their contract term do franchisees typically break even?

The renewal fee is $10,000. Are there any other fees, assessments, or contributions required upon renewal, and can renewal terms be renegotiated?