Dolce Hotels

The franchise fee of $87,500 and transfer fee of $87,500 both exceed typical ranges for hotel franchises—what justifies these higher fees, and are they negotiable?

With only 2 current franchised units down from 3 last year, what is the franchisor's growth strategy and timeline for expansion?

The system experienced a 33.3% unit decline in the past year. What were the specific reasons the unit closed, and what support did the franchisor provide to prevent closure?

Eight litigation cases name the franchisor as defendant—what are the primary categories of these cases (contract disputes, trademark, regulatory, etc.) and what is the status of each?

Two litigation cases are currently pending. What are the nature of these cases and what is the timeline for resolution?

Why does the franchise agreement offer no renewal rights—what happens to a franchisee at the end of the 15-year initial term?

The agreement contains immediate termination for 15 non-curable defaults. What constitutes these non-curable defaults, and do they include issues beyond a franchisee's control?

Personal guarantees are required from all owners with spousal guarantees for financial obligations. Under what specific circumstances would the franchisor enforce these personal guarantees?

Territory is non-exclusive with no encroachment protection. Can the franchisor or another franchisee open competing Dolce Hotels units within your market area?

No Item 19 financial performance data is available. Will the franchisor provide any audited or historical financial performance data from existing units?

The 10-day cure period for payment defaults is very short. How are payment defaults defined, and what flexibility exists if a franchisee faces temporary cash flow issues?

With a System Health score of 0/100 and Risk Factors score of 2/100, what changes has the franchisor made or planned to improve system stability?

The technology fee is $734—what systems does this cover, will it increase annually, and are these services essential or optional?

Given the 33.3% turnover rate, what financial metrics or unit-level performance should a franchisee track to ensure viability?

The franchisor was plaintiff in 3 cases. What were these cases about, and do they indicate disputes with franchisees or external parties?

Are there any class action lawsuits or regulatory investigations involving Dolce Hotels that may not appear in individual case counts?

With no renewal options after 15 years, what happens to brand signage, systems, and customer goodwill—can the franchisee continue operating independently?

What is the typical ROI and payback period for Dolce Hotels franchisees based on the 2 current units, and can you provide historical data from closed units?

The renewal fee equals the transfer fee at $87,500. If a franchisee wishes to continue operating after 15 years, is this fee non-negotiable?

What indemnification clauses require franchisees to cover franchisor liability, and are there limits on the scope or amount of indemnification exposure?