DryJect

The franchise fee of $29,500 is significantly lower than the typical range of $40,000-$49,875 for landscaping franchises. What explains this pricing differential, and are there any additional upfront costs not included in the franchise fee?

Your transfer rate of 13.8% is more than double the typical range for this category. What percentage of transfers are voluntary owner-initiated sales versus franchisor-facilitated transitions, and what is the average time a unit is held before transfer?

Financial Performance scores 40/100, well below the category typical of 60.0. Does the franchisor provide Item 19 financial performance data to prospective franchisees, and if not, why is this information withheld?

What specific support and training is provided that resulted in a Support & Training score of 73/100, below the typical 76.0-86.75 range? Can you detail the initial training program length and ongoing support frequency?

The franchise agreement lists 9 renewal conditions, exceeding the typical 6.0-8.0 range. What are all 9 conditions, and what percentage of franchisees historically fail to meet them at renewal time?

System Health scores only 41/100, well below the typical 47.25-68.5 range. What specific operational or unit performance metrics are driving this low score, and what corrective actions is the franchisor implementing?

Your unit count declined from 29 to 28 in the past year despite zero terminations and zero non-renewals. Was the single unit loss a transfer, closure, or status change, and what were the stated reasons?

Five units closed in 2023 but only one in 2024, while closures and transfers in 2022 totaled 3 units. What factors changed between 2023 and 2024 to cause this significant reduction in closures?

The non-compete clause requires 2 years and 50 miles. How aggressively does the franchisor enforce this restriction, and what are the legal consequences franchisees have faced for violations?

Personal guarantees are required from all owners with 20% or more equity. Can these guarantees be released at any point during the franchise term, or do they remain in effect indefinitely?

The franchise agreement mandates spouse non-disclosure and non-competition agreements. How is compliance monitored, and what recourse does the franchisor have if a spouse violates these terms?

Minimum royalty payments require the greater of 8% of gross revenues or $450/month in year one and $900/month in year two. How many franchisees typically operate below these gross revenue thresholds and pay the minimum instead?

Late payments incur 18% annual interest plus collection costs. Does this 18% rate apply to all late payments regardless of duration, or is there a threshold before this rate kicks in?

The franchise agreement includes 17 non-curable defaults. Can you provide the complete list of these non-curable defaults so prospective franchisees understand what actions would result in termination without cure opportunity?

All disputes require mandatory binding arbitration under AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules with mediation first. What is the average cost and duration of arbitration disputes, and what percentage of franchisee disputes result in franchisor success?

Class action and jury trial waivers are included in the dispute resolution clause. Has the franchisor or any franchisees ever challenged the enforceability of these waivers in court?

Renewal fee equals 20% of the then-current franchise fee (currently $5,900). How frequently does the franchisor increase the base franchise fee, and what was the fee amount 5 and 10 years ago?

Required equipment and system updates are mandatory conditions of renewal. What is the typical cost and frequency of these updates, and can franchisees refuse renewal if updates are deemed too costly?

Investment Costs score 88/100, well above the typical 75.0. What is the total initial investment range (including franchise fee, equipment, working capital, and other costs) needed to launch a DryJect franchise?

With 28 current units and a declining trend, how many new franchise sales occur annually, and what is the franchisor's growth target for the next 3-5 years?