All American Pet Resorts

The franchise fee of $60,000 exceeds the typical range for pet service franchises—what justifies this premium, and does it include initial equipment, inventory, or training costs?

Your median unit sales of $1,435,182 significantly exceed the category norm—can you provide the Item 19 financial disclosure breakdown showing revenue ranges by unit age and location?

The 3-year CAGR is 3.57%, which is below the category average—what is the growth strategy going forward, and are there plans to actively recruit new franchisees?

One unit transferred in 2024 at a 10% transfer rate; what were the circumstances of this transfer, and does the franchise require franchisor approval for unit transfers?

The non-compete clause restricts activity for 3 years within 100 miles, both above typical industry standards—why are these terms broader than competitors, and are they negotiable?

Your initial term of 10 years with no specified renewal options is below the category average of 12.5-20 years—what renewal terms would apply after the initial 10-year period?

Territory is described as non-exclusive with no encroachment protection—under what circumstances could the franchisor place another franchisee in or near my operating area?

The monthly technology fee of $100 is significantly lower than the category range of $129-$500—what technology systems and support are included at this rate, and could fees increase?

Only 1 litigation case on record names the franchisor as defendant—what was the nature of this case, when was it filed, and what was the outcome or current status?

With 10 total units in the system, how long has All American Pet Resorts been franchising, and what is your target system size within the next 3-5 years?

Can you provide references from franchisees who have transferred their units, and what were their reasons for transferring rather than renewing or continuing operations?

The franchise agreement requires exclusive purchases from the franchisor or approved suppliers—what is the markup structure on required products, and are bulk purchasing discounts available?

Given the binding arbitration requirement in Michigan, what is the process and typical cost for a franchisee to dispute a franchisor claim, and are there cases that went through arbitration?

The personal guarantee and spouse guarantee requirements are standard, but are there any circumstances under which these can be limited or released?

What specific equipment, supplies, and products must be purchased exclusively, and what is the estimated annual cost for these mandatory purchases?

The $2,000,000 insurance requirement—is this the minimum required or do you recommend higher coverage, and are there preferred insurance providers with negotiated rates?

How many of the 10 current units are company-operated versus franchisee-operated, and what is the sales performance comparison between them?

Are there any pending legal disputes, regulatory investigations, or complaints filed with the FTC or state franchise regulators that are not reflected in the litigation count?

The renewal fee is $5,000—does this include renegotiation of terms, updated training, or system upgrades, and are renewal terms guaranteed or subject to change?

What post-termination or non-renewal obligations exist beyond the 3-year non-compete, such as continued data sharing or operational transition requirements?