Angelina Italian Bakery

Can the franchisor clarify the circumstances of the 1 unit exit in 2024? Was it a voluntary closure, owner decision, or other business-related reason?

What specific conditions or performance issues led to the 20.0% one-year turnover rate, and what is the franchisor's strategy to reduce future exits?

Why is the franchise fee of $50,000 set above the category typical range of $35,000-$45,000? What additional value or support justifies this premium?

The transfer fee of $25,000 is significantly higher than the typical range of $8,750-$20,000. How is this fee structured, and are there circumstances where it can be negotiated or waived?

Can the franchisor provide the specific details of the 32 termination causes listed in the agreement, and what percentage are payment-related versus operational or performance-related?

Given the 32 termination causes in the agreement, what is the franchisor's actual track record of enforcing these clauses? Are terminations rare or frequently invoked?

What is the status and terms of the one unit that exited in 2024? Is the franchisor replacing it or working with a new franchisee for that location?

The non-compete restriction is 2 years within 20 miles. Are there any circumstances where a franchisee can request a modification of this geographic or temporal scope?

Can the franchisor provide a breakdown of the renewal conditions required for the two 5-year renewal options, and what percentage of franchisees typically renew versus exit at term expiration?

Item 19 financial performance data is not available. Will the franchisor provide financial performance representations, including average unit volumes and profitability data, during the disclosure process?

The agreement requires purchase of approved products from the franchisor or designated suppliers across 8 categories. Can the franchisor detail these categories and provide pricing comparisons to open-market alternatives?

What training and ongoing support is provided to new franchisees, and how does this align with the Support & Training score of 90/100?

The system shows rapid growth from 2 to 5 units in 3 years. What is the franchisor's expansion strategy and timeline for the next 3 years?

Are there any pending disputes or issues with the current franchisees that might not yet be reflected in litigation data?

Can the franchisor explain why the Investment score of 65/100 is below the typical range of 75.0-75.0, and what investment factors are driving this lower rating?

The Risk Factors score of 50/100 is below the typical range of 62.0-80.0. What specific risk factors are contributing to this lower score?

What is the early termination policy if a franchisee wishes to exit before the end of the 10-year initial term, and are there any early exit fees or penalties?

Personal guarantees are required from all principals and spouses. Are there any circumstances where this requirement can be modified or waived?

Can the franchisor provide contact information for current and former franchisees, including the owner of the unit that exited in 2024, for independent reference checks?