Blue Moon Estate Sales charges a royalty fee of 5.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Blue Moon Estate Sales franchise is approximately 6.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 1.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $85/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Blue Moon Estate Sales has been involved in 7 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are currently 2 pending cases. There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Blue Moon Estate Sales franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Blue Moon Estate Sales offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Franchisees retain online sales rights for their territory.

Blue Moon Estate Sales currently operates 124 locations (2025 FDD) (124 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system grew by 13.8% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 10.5%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Blue Moon Estate Sales is 10.5% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Blue Moon Estate Sales FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $204K (average: $282K).

The initial franchise agreement term for Blue Moon Estate Sales is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Blue Moon Estate Sales's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 75 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

No, Blue Moon Estate Sales's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation. The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Blue Moon Estate Sales provides 70 hours of initial training over approximately 10 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Blue Moon Estate Sales does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.