CD One Price Cleaners

Can you provide detailed financial statements or Item 19 data showing revenue, expenses, and profitability ranges for different unit performance tiers, not just gross sales figures?

What explains the exceptionally high advertising fund rate of 3.0% compared to industry competitors, and how is this fund allocated and audited?

Given zero reported unit closures and terminations over 3 years, are there any closed or underperforming units that have been excluded from the unit count, and what defines a 'unit' in the system?

Can you clarify why the Investment Cost scoring is 0/100 when a $30,000 franchise fee is charged, and what are the total startup costs including equipment, inventory, and working capital?

The 2-year, 10-mile non-compete is significantly narrower than industry standard (21-50 miles). Why was this reduced, and what recourse does the franchisor have if franchisees open competing businesses outside this radius?

Of the 4 unit transfers annually, are these transfers to new franchisees or internal transfers to existing franchisees? What is the approval process and transfer fee impact on existing units?

What specific products or services must be purchased exclusively from franchisor-approved suppliers, and are there alternatives or competitive pricing reviews available?

Can you provide examples of the 18 grounds for immediate termination without cure periods, and clarify what constitutes a 'safety violation' that triggers 72-hour termination?

What is the composition of reported gross sales in the financial data—does it include revenue from required product purchases, and are there discrepancies between franchisee-reported and franchisor-tracked sales?

Has the franchisor ever enforced the personal guarantee and indemnification clause against franchisees or their spouses, and are there published cases or settlements available for review?

The Support & Training score is 100/100, significantly above the typical range. What specific training, ongoing support, and resources are provided, and are these services included in fees or charged separately?

Why is the binding arbitration clause mandatory, and can franchisees opt for litigation instead? What is the average cost and duration of arbitration disputes in the system?

Are there any pending disputes, complaints with regulatory agencies, or investigations by state franchise regulators that are not reflected in the litigation data?

What operational flexibility exists regarding store hours and days of operation—are there minimum thresholds, and can franchisees operate extended or reduced hours based on market conditions?

Can you provide details on the renewal process, including whether terms remain identical, fees increase, or franchisor has discretion to modify rates or operational requirements?

Of the 52 current units, how many are owned by the franchisor or corporate entities versus independent franchisees, and do company-owned units report financial data under the same standards?

What geographic markets or regions are currently available for new franchises, and does the exclusive territory protection prevent franchisor encroachment by opening competing units nearby?

Are there any royalty reductions or incentives for high-performing franchisees, or does every unit pay the flat 6.5% royalty and 3.0% ad fund rate regardless of performance?