FiiZ Drinks

The pending litigation case initiated by FiiZ Drinks as plaintiff involves what type of dispute, and what is the expected timeline for resolution?

Your royalty rate of 8.0% is higher than the typical 5.0-6.0% range for beverage franchises. What justification does the company provide for this premium rate, and are there any performance incentives that could reduce it?

The technology fee of $800 monthly is substantially above the typical range of $75-300. What specific services and systems does this fee cover, and are there options to reduce or eliminate this charge?

Why did unit closures spike to 6 units in 2023 compared to 1 unit in 2022? What were the primary causes of these closures, and what support changes were implemented to prevent recurrence?

Your termination rate of 4.3% is significantly higher than the typical 0.0-0.6% range. What are the most common reasons for franchise terminations, and how many were franchisor-initiated versus franchisee-initiated?

The franchise agreement lists 19 non-curable defaults. Can you provide a detailed explanation of each non-curable default and examples of how they have been enforced?

What is included in the mandatory refurbishment/remodeling requirement for renewal, and what is the typical cost for franchisees to meet renewal conditions?

Can you provide specific details about the franchisor-approved suppliers and pricing controls mentioned in the operational control clause? How much flexibility do franchisees have in sourcing?

How many of the 72 current units are profitable, and what percentage of franchisees are meeting or exceeding the median gross sales of $487,739?

The ad fund rate of 1.0% is below typical rates of 1.5-3.0%. How is this fund allocated, and can franchisees request transparency on spending or opt out?

With 4 units transferred in 2024, what is the typical reason for transfers, and what approval process does the franchisor use for new franchisee approval?

The minimum royalty is the greater of 8% of net sales or $2,500 per month. How many franchisees typically pay the minimum floor, and at what sales level does the percentage become preferable?

Can you clarify whether the ad fund rate of 1.0% is truly the only marketing/advertising obligation, or are there additional mandatory marketing requirements?

For the 2 units that ceased operations via 'other' means in 2024, what specifically caused these exits?

The non-compete clause restricts competition within 10 miles for 2 years post-termination. Has this been enforced, and are there any exceptions for different geographic areas or market conditions?

What support and training are provided, and why does the Support & Training score of 78 fall below the typical range of 83.75-99.0 for this category?

How does FiiZ Drinks define 'net sales' for royalty calculations, and are there carve-outs or adjustments that reduce the royalty base?

Can you provide contact information for at least 10 current franchisees representing different unit ages and geographic locations for reference checks?