Coldwell Banker Commercial

What specific issues are involved in the 6 pending litigation cases, and what is the estimated timeline for resolution of each?

Of the 8 units that closed in 2024, what were the primary reasons franchisees cited for closing, and were any closures related to profitability concerns?

How does the franchisor define and track the 'ceased other' category, which accounted for 6 of the 8 closures in 2024?

Given the zero renewal options in the agreement, what happens to franchisees at the end of the 10-year term—can they continue operating, and under what conditions?

The agreement prohibits renewal but appears to allow non-renewal; what is the franchisor's standard approach to non-renewing franchisees regarding operational continuity?

Why does the contract include 0 renewal conditions when the typical range for real estate service franchises is 5.0-8.0 conditions?

Can you provide details on the 1 case where the franchisor initiated litigation, including the outcome or current status?

What is the franchisor's policy on territorial encroachment, given that the agreement specifies non-exclusive territory with no encroachment protection?

How many of the 6 pending litigation cases name franchisees as defendants or involve franchisor-franchisee disputes versus other third-party claims?

What specific obligations trigger the 10 categories of curable defaults and the 7 categories of non-curable defaults mentioned in the termination clause?

Is the 30-day cure period standard across all curable defaults, or do certain defaults allow shorter or longer cure windows?

What does the personal guaranty requirement entail regarding individual liability for spouses, and are there any circumstances under which this can be waived?

What is the minimum general liability insurance coverage amount required, and does the franchisor require the franchisor to be named as an additional insured?

Given the declining unit count from 139 to 136 over the past year, what is the franchisor's growth strategy to replace or expand the system?

Are there any pending changes to the franchise agreement, fee structure, or contract terms that franchisees should be aware of?

How does the $20,000 franchise fee compare to competitor real estate franchise systems, and what is included in this fee?

What support and training does the franchisor provide to new franchisees, particularly given the System Health score of 40/100?

Of the units closed in the past 3 years, how many were owned by franchisees versus owner-operators, and was there a pattern in unit size or location?

What circumstances would constitute a non-curable default that could result in immediate termination without a cure period?

Given that the contract term is fixed at 10 years with no renewal option, how does the franchisor handle franchisees who want to continue beyond that term?