Eyemazy

Given the franchise fee of $11,250 is significantly below the typical $31,125-$50,000 range for this category, how does this lower investment level compare to the actual startup costs you anticipate franchisees will incur?

The transfer fee of $4,500 is substantially lower than the typical $5,250-$19,500 range. What restrictions or approval requirements apply to franchise transfers, and does the lower fee reflect reduced administrative costs or a deliberate pricing strategy?

Your system experienced 200.0% unit growth in the past year (from 2 to 6 units). What is the reason for this rapid expansion, and do you have projections for continued growth rates over the next 3-5 years?

The franchise has recorded zero exits, terminations, and transfers with a 0.0% turnover rate. How many complete fiscal years of operating history does the current unit base have, and how does this relate to the zero-exit data?

Your contract specifies 25 termination causes, above the typical 12-21 range for this category. Can you provide a detailed list of these 25 causes and clarify which are classified as curable versus non-curable defaults?

The 25 non-curable default provisions allow immediate termination without a cure period. What specific scenarios trigger immediate termination, and have any franchisees been terminated under these provisions?

Regarding the minimum monthly royalty requirement that triggers default after 6 consecutive months of non-payment, what is the dollar amount of this minimum threshold?

Your non-compete clause covers 'photography and art businesses offering similar products or services' within 2 years and 10 miles. How broadly does Eyemazy interpret 'similar products or services,' and have you enforced this provision against former franchisees?

The franchise specifies mandatory refurbishment, redesign, remodel, and upgrade requirements as a renewal condition. What is the estimated cost of compliance with these requirements, and do you provide support or financing options?

The agreement requires all owners to personally guarantee the franchisee's full compliance and allows 18% annual interest on late royalty payments. What percentage of franchisees have incurred late payment penalties, and what is the average number of late payments per franchisee annually?

Your Territory score of 90 is above the typical 50-85 range for business services franchises. What encroachment protections are provided, given that encroachment protection is marked as False?

Since your system has only 6 current units with zero litigation history, what specific legal and operational disputes, if any, have been resolved informally between franchisees and the franchisor?

With such recent rapid growth from 2 to 6 units, what is your franchisee recruitment strategy, and what are the typical unit economics and break-even timelines based on existing franchisee performance?

Your Contract Terms score of 53 falls below the typical 58-65 range. Which contract provisions do you consider most restrictive or favorable to the franchisor, and are any provisions open to negotiation?

The Ongoing Fees score of 59 is below the typical 62.0 benchmark. Beyond the 9% royalty and 1% ad fund, are there other mandatory fees, and do these compare favorably to similar franchises in photography or art services?

Your Termination Causes Count of 25 is elevated. How many of these causes relate to customer service or performance standards, versus compliance or financial issues?

Has the franchisor ever initiated termination proceedings against any franchisee, and if so, what were the outcomes and reasons?

What is the franchisor's approval process for franchisee transfers, and how does the $4,500 transfer fee relate to the administrative cost of processing and approving transfers?