Buffalo Wild Wings GO Restaurant

The financial Item 19 reports median gross sales of $17,504 annually, which is dramatically lower than typical quick service restaurants ($817,213-$1,534,470). Can you clarify what sales metric is being reported—is this daily, weekly, monthly, or annualized sales, and how does it compare to Buffalo Wild Wings corporate locations?

Your system has grown 77.2% in one year (from 79 to 140 units) and 106.1% compounded annually over three years, far exceeding typical QSR growth. What explains this exceptionally rapid expansion, and are there plans to continue at this pace?

One of the three pending litigation cases involves the franchisor as defendant. What are the nature and status of this case, and what remedies or financial liabilities might result?

The agreement lists 25 termination causes, significantly above the typical 15-20 for QSRs. Beyond standard defaults, what specific operational or financial metrics trigger immediate termination rights, and how are these measured?

The termination clause provides only 24 hours to cure health, safety, or sanitation violations. What specific violations trigger this expedited cure period, and are there examples of violations that have resulted in actual terminations?

Renewal requires signing the 'current form agreement' and modernization compliance. What modernization requirements have been imposed on renewing franchisees, and what is the typical cost to comply?

The franchise requires purchasing from franchisor-designated suppliers in 5 categories with franchisor-maintained pricing control. What percentage of a unit's cost of goods sold is subject to these requirements, and how do these prices compare to market rates?

With a 2-year/5-mile non-compete, can you provide clarity on how non-compete is enforced post-exit and whether it applies to similar restaurant concepts or only Buffalo Wild Wings-branded operations?

The franchise is designated as protected but not exclusive territory with no encroachment protection. Has the franchisor opened company locations or approved new franchisees within existing unit territories, and under what circumstances does this occur?

Transfer fee is $12,500 and renewal fee is $15,000. In the past 3 years, how many units have pursued renewal, and what percentage of renewals required renegotiation of core terms versus automatic renewal under existing agreements?

Given the 0% termination rate and 0% transfer rate, how many franchisees have chosen not to renew at the end of their term, and what reasons did they provide?

What support and training are provided post-opening given your System Health score of 85, and how does this differ between the rapid growth phase (2022-2024) and mature units?

The Risk Factors score of 53 is below the typical range (60-78). What specific operational, financial, or market risks does the franchisor identify, and how are franchisees protected against these risks?

Your Investment score of 63 is below typical (69-78). Can you provide a detailed investment breakdown and confirm total initial investment including franchise fee, build-out, equipment, initial inventory, and working capital?

With the sole 2024 closure coded as 'ceased other,' what specific circumstances led to this unit's closure, and was the franchisee offered remedies or contractual adjustments?

Are the exceptionally low sales figures in Item 19 attributable to a specific unit format (e.g., kiosk, airport, non-traditional venue), and what is the sales distribution across unit types?

Has the franchisor received any regulatory complaints or violations related to the 3 litigation cases, and are there any pending regulatory investigations affecting franchisees?

What metrics or benchmarks does the franchisor use to assess franchisee performance and viability during the first 2-3 years, given the high growth rate and need to monitor quality?

The 6% royalty rate combined with 3% ad fund equals 9% ongoing fees. Are there any additional operational fees, technology charges, or assessment fees not disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Document?

Can you provide historical Item 19 data from prior fiscal years to illustrate whether the low sales figures represent a new format rollout or a systemic issue across units?