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Given the franchise has grown from 0 to 8 units in just 2 years, what is the projected timeline for additional unit growth, and how does the franchisor plan to support this rapid expansion?

Why is the transfer fee set at $25,000, which is $7,000-$20,000 above the typical range for casual dining franchises, and are there circumstances under which this fee could be reduced or waived?

The initial term is only 5 years compared to the typical 10-15 years for casual dining. What was the rationale for this shorter term, and does it create any additional risk for franchisees investing in buildout and training?

The franchise agreement lists 23 termination causes, above the typical 15-20 for this category. Can you provide a detailed breakdown of these 23 causes and clarify which are discretionary versus objective violations?

What specific financial performance benchmarks or sales thresholds must be met to qualify for the one renewal option at the end of the 5-year term?

Can you explain why there have been zero closures, terminations, and transfers across the 3-year history? Is this a result of new franchisees all remaining in good standing, or have some units not yet reached their first renewal decision point?

The non-compete clause restricts franchisees from operating any restaurant or eatery business within 10 miles for 2 years post-termination. How strictly is this enforced, and are there any examples of disputes or violations?

Item 19 (Financial Performance Representations) is not included in the FDD. Will the franchisor provide any historical sales data, average unit volumes, or profit margins from existing locations to help assess financial viability?

Personal guarantees are required from both franchisee and spouse. Are there any circumstances where this requirement could be waived or modified based on franchisee net worth or experience?

How many of the current 8 units are company-owned versus franchisee-owned, and what is the franchisor's long-term strategy regarding company ownership?

Given the 2-year post-termination non-compete covering any restaurant or eatery business, how would this be enforced if a franchisee wanted to open a different concept after termination?

The renewal fee is $25,000. If a franchisee completes the initial 5-year term successfully but fails to meet one of the 7 renewal conditions, what happens to any renewal fee paid or investment made?

What support and training are included in the initial investment, and are there ongoing training requirements tied to renewal qualification?

Since the franchise system is very new (0 units in 2022), can you provide information about the franchisor's prior restaurant or franchise experience, and why were existing locations not included in the earlier years?

The Territory score is 35/100, well below the typical 60-87.5 range. What territorial protections exist beyond the non-exclusive designation, and will franchisees be protected from company-owned locations or other franchisees in their area?

The Contract Terms score is 53/100, below the typical 60-65 range. Which specific contract provisions contributed to this lower score, and are any of these provisions negotiable?

Are there any circumstances under which the franchisor could terminate a franchise before the end of the 5-year term, and what remedies would be available to the franchisee?

The Risk Factors score is 80/100, above the typical 61-78.5 range. What specific risk factors elevated this score, and what mitigation strategies does the franchisor have in place?