Autism Care Therapy

The franchise fee of $65,000 is approximately 19% higher than the typical range for health and beauty franchises. What specific training, equipment, or support justifies this premium upfront investment?

Technology fees are significantly lower than typical ($15/month vs. the $165-$428 range for comparable franchises). What technology systems and ongoing digital support are included in this fee, and are there additional technology costs not reflected in this figure?

Transfer and renewal fees are both $32,500, which is 62-333% higher than typical for this category. Can you provide specific examples of what these fees cover and whether they are fully refundable or creditable under any circumstances?

The advertising fund rate of 3.0% is above the typical 1.0-2.5% range. How is this fund specifically allocated, what campaigns does it support, and do franchisees have visibility into fund expenditures and ROI metrics?

Reported gross sales average $2.6M, which is more than double the typical range ($455K-$1.1M). Are all 7 current units achieving sales near this level, and what is the range of sales performance among operating units?

The system shows 40% unit growth in the past year with zero exits or terminations. What percentage of growth came from new unit sales versus acquisitions of existing units, and are all 7 units independently owned or are some multi-unit operators?

No litigation cases are reported in the system's history. Has there been any litigation or disputes with franchisees that were resolved through settlement, arbitration, or mediation without formal court filing?

The franchise agreement includes immediate termination rights for 13 non-curable defaults with no cure period. Can you provide specific examples of what constitutes a non-curable default under these provisions?

Post-termination non-compete restrictions prohibit operating any behavioral therapy business within 2 years and 10 miles. Given that your current system is only 7 units, how would you enforce this restriction, and have you pursued any enforcement actions?

The mandatory binding arbitration clause waives jury trial rights. What is your rationale for requiring arbitration-only dispute resolution, and what percentage of franchise disputes historically reach arbitration versus settlement?

All franchise owners and their spouses must sign personal guarantees with joint and several liability. Are there any circumstances where this requirement can be waived or modified, particularly for corporate-owned franchises?

Franchisees must purchase from franchisor-designated suppliers across 8 categories. What is the markup or profit margin structure on these supplier designations, and are there annual supplier audits or cost benchmarking?

The renewal fee of $32,500 is required to bring the business into compliance with current franchisor standards. What specific upgrade requirements or capital expenditures do franchisees typically need to complete before renewal eligibility?

With only 7 units in the system and a 10-year initial franchise term, how are you supporting franchisees during the early growth phase, and what is your target system size within 5 years?

Can you provide contact information for current and former franchisees (including any who did not renew or transferred their units) so prospective franchisees can conduct independent reference checks?

The franchise agreement gives the franchisor broad operational control over pricing, hours, and staffing minimums. What flexibility exists for franchisees to adapt operations to local market conditions?

Item 19 financial performance data shows results for this franchise system. How many of the 7 current units are included in this financial data, and what is the time period covered?

Given the specialized nature of autism care therapy, what licensing, certifications, or credentials are required of franchisees, and does the franchisor provide training or support in obtaining these qualifications?

The support and training score of 79 is slightly below the typical range (81-96.25) for this category. What initial training duration is provided, and what ongoing training or educational resources are included in the royalty structure?

What happens to a franchisee's protected territory if the franchise is not renewed—specifically, does the franchisor enter that market or restrict new unit development in the area?