Beef 'O' Brady's Family Sports Pubs

What specific factors contributed to the acceleration of unit closures from 5 in 2023 to 11 in 2024, and has the franchisor identified strategies to reverse this trend?

Can you provide detailed information about the 11 units that closed in 2024, including reasons for closure, unit profitability at time of closure, and how long they had been in operation?

Given the System Health score of 28/100 (well below the typical range of 35.0-65.5), what operational or support challenges is the system currently addressing?

The Investment Costs score of 71/100 falls below the typical range of 73.0-77.0 for casual dining franchises. What specific investment factors contributed to this lower score?

With a transfer fee of $20,000 at the high end of the typical range, how does this compare to renewal fees ($20,000), and could this fee structure be deterring franchisees from transferring operations to new owners?

Of the 9 net unit closures in the past year, how many were attributed to location underperformance versus external market factors or operational challenges?

Can you explain the rationale behind the $25,000 franchise fee, which is significantly lower than the $30,000-$50,000 typical range for casual dining? Are there differences in support or territory provided?

What benchmarks or financial thresholds trigger the franchisor's non-renewal decision, and how do these align with the $1,580,331 median gross sales reported?

The post-term non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating competing businesses (bars, sports pubs, restaurants) for 2 years within 15 miles. How is this enforced, and have there been disputes regarding the definition of 'competing businesses'?

What support and training programs are in place to improve unit performance and reduce closures, particularly given the 8.8% closure rate that borders the typical high range?

Has the franchisor conducted analysis comparing the profitability and sustainability of transferred units versus units that closed, and what do these trends suggest?

Regarding the $100,000+ renewal requirement mentioned in the legal clauses, can you provide specifics on what qualifies as necessary expenditures and the timeline for completion?

With zero terminations recorded, are there units currently operating below acceptable standards that could face non-renewal, and what metrics determine non-renewal eligibility?

The franchise provides protected but non-exclusive territory. Can you clarify the encroachment protection policy and provide examples of how the franchisor has enforced territory rights in recent cases?

What is the average unit life for franchises that close versus those that renew, and do you observe different outcomes based on location type or franchisee experience?

Given the personal guarantee and joint-and-several liability requirements, can you explain what scenarios have triggered indemnification claims against franchisees in past disputes?

Of the 7 units transferred in 2023 and 5 units transferred in 2024, how many of those transferred units remain open and performing under new ownership?

Can you provide a breakdown of the 6 and 5 'ceased other' unit exits in 2023 and 2024 respectively, as these are unclear categories not explained in standard metrics?

What is the average payback period for franchisees given the reported investment costs and median sales figures, and does the franchisor provide this analysis in Item 19?

Are there geographic regions or demographic markets where Beef 'O' Brady's units are underperforming relative to others, and what factors have been identified as contributing to regional closures?