Dogdrop

Given the franchise fee of $12,000 is substantially below the pet services category average of $45,000-$58,250, what explains this significant pricing difference and does it reflect lower support, limited territory, or a different business model?

With only 3 total units currently operating and a 33.3% turnover rate in the past year, what is the franchisor's growth strategy and timeline for expanding the franchise network?

Can you provide detailed information about the 1 unit closure in 2024, including the specific reasons for closure and whether it was related to operational performance, market conditions, or owner circumstances?

What is driving the 3.0% advertising fund rate, which exceeds the typical range of 1.0-2.0% for pet services franchises, and how are these funds deployed?

The royalty rate of 2.0% is below the typical 6.0-7.0% range—does this lower rate reflect limited ongoing support, or will it increase after an initial period?

Can you explain the circumstances of the 1 unit transfer in 2024 and whether the transferring franchisee cited satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the system?

The System Health score of 35/100 and Risk Factors score of 30/100 are significantly below typical ranges—what specific operational or financial concerns underlie these low scores?

With 23 non-curable defaults outlined in the termination clause compared to the typical range of 15.5-21.0, what specific conduct constitutes non-curable grounds and how frequently have these been enforced?

Given the lack of Item 19 financial performance disclosures, what is the average unit volume (AUV) or profit range for existing Dogdrop locations, and how many units are currently profitable?

The post-term non-compete restricts operation within 20 miles of any Dogdrop location for 24 months—given the current 3-unit system size, how is this enforced and what is the practical geographic impact?

Can you provide the payment history and any defaults or delinquencies among the current 3 franchisees, given that late payments incur a $100 fee plus 18% annual interest?

What specific support, training, and operational tools does Dogdrop provide to franchisees to offset the lower royalty rate of 2.0% compared to competitors?

The renewal conditions require meeting 7 specified conditions and paying 25% of the then-current initial franchise fee as a renewal fee—what are these 7 conditions and what is the realistic renewal approval rate?

Are there any pending disputes, complaints filed with regulators, or arbitration cases involving current or former franchisees that are not captured in the litigation data?

Given the mandatory supplier requirements and franchisor's ability to modify specifications, can franchisees negotiate pricing or source alternative suppliers for equipment, supplies, or services?

What is the total investment required beyond the $12,000 franchise fee, including real estate, equipment, initial inventory, and working capital, to open a Dogdrop location?

Can you explain the significant gap between the 44.2% 3-year CAGR (driven by 1-to-3 unit growth) and the 0% 1-year net growth, and what factors caused the system to plateau?

With only 3 units operating, how many franchisees has Dogdrop successfully recruited and trained, and what is the sales and profit performance of each unit?

The Support & Training score of 77/100 is slightly below the typical range of 77.5-91.0—what specific training and ongoing support gaps exist relative to larger pet services franchises?

What happens to territorial rights and exclusivity if the franchisor fails to meet commitments or provides inadequate support, and what recourse do franchisees have?