Domino's Pizza

The Technology Fee of $780 monthly is substantially higher than the typical range for QSR franchises ($110-$408). What specific technology services and systems are included in this fee, and has it increased over time?

You have 3 cases pending compared to the typical range of 0-1. Can you provide details on the nature of these pending cases and their expected resolution timeline?

Your Franchise Fee of $10,000 is significantly lower than the typical $25,000-$37,500 range. Are there any additional upfront costs not included in this figure, such as buildout, equipment, or initial inventory requirements?

The Transfer Rate of 8.0% exceeds typical benchmarks (0.0-7.03%). What is driving the higher-than-average number of unit transfers, and are there restrictions on who franchisees can transfer to?

Your Non-Compete restriction is 1 year / 10 miles, below the typical 2-year period. Has this shorter restriction period resulted in any franchisee re-entry into competitive businesses, and how has this affected nearby unit performance?

Renewal Conditions Count of 10 exceeds the typical 7-9 range. What are the specific conditions franchisees must meet to qualify for renewal, and what percentage of franchisees historically qualify for renewal?

Despite very low 3-year turnover of 0.3%, you have experienced 6-8 closures annually. Are these primarily voluntary closures or location underperformance, and what support is offered to struggling units?

The Franchise Fee of $10,000 is significantly lower than competitors. Is there a reason for this pricing strategy, and does it correlate with lower franchisor support or higher ongoing fees?

You require exclusive purchasing of food, beverages, packaging, and supplies from approved suppliers. What is the range of markups franchisees pay versus retail prices, and how often are approved suppliers reviewed or changed?

How does Domino's determine transfer eligibility, and are there any cases where the franchisor has rejected a franchisee's proposed transfer buyer during the recent period of higher transfer activity?

What specific performance metrics or financial thresholds trigger franchisor termination or non-renewal, and how many franchisees have been terminated for performance reasons versus other causes?

The Support & Training score of 86 is below the typical range (90.0-100.0). What training programs and ongoing support are provided to franchisees, and how have these changed in recent years?

With median unit volumes of approximately $1.3 million, what is the typical franchisee profit margin after all fees, costs of goods, and labor?

The system grew 159 units in the past year. Are all new units company-owned, franchisee-built, or a combination, and what is the growth target for the next 3-5 years?

You indicate territory is protected but not exclusive. How does Domino's prevent encroachment, and have there been disputes with franchisees regarding competitive unit placement?

Of the 550 units transferred in 2024, how many were transferred to existing Domino's operators versus completely new franchisees, and what is the typical time to approval for transfers?

The Financial Performance score of 65 is above typical (40.0-60.0). Are the reported unit volumes in Item 19 based on all franchisees or a subset, and how representative are these figures of a typical new franchisee's performance?

Risk Factors score of 58 is below the typical range (60.0-78.0). What are the primary risk factors identified, and how does Domino's mitigate them for new franchisees?

Has the technology fee of $780/month remained constant, and what is the upgrade cycle for required technology systems?

Between 2022-2024, what percentage of franchisees grew their units through multi-unit development versus single-unit operations?