Frank & Furter's

The technology fee of $800/month is significantly higher than the typical range of $200-$500/month for this franchise category. What specific services and systems does this fee cover, and is it subject to annual increases?

All reported sales metrics (bottom quartile at $433,964, average at $641,867, median at $729,149) fall below typical ranges for fast casual restaurants. Can you explain the factors contributing to these lower sales figures and what support is provided to improve performance?

The franchise agreement allows for a total potential term of 40 years (10 + 3 × 10 year renewals), which exceeds the typical range of 20-26.25 years. What are the conditions and costs associated with each renewal period, particularly any fee adjustments?

The renewal conditions include a fee equal to 25% of the then-current franchise fee. How frequently has this renewal fee been assessed historically, and are there any circumstances under which it could be waived or reduced?

There are 18 non-curable defaults that result in immediate termination. Can you provide the complete list of these defaults and clarify what constitutes a breach in each category?

The franchise agreement requires personal guarantees from all owners holding 20% or more ownership interest, with potential spouse guarantee requirements. Under what circumstances would a spouse be required to guarantee, and what are the liability limitations?

Operational control requires purchasing approved products only from the franchisor or designated suppliers. Are there price controls or competitiveness requirements, and can franchisees request approval of alternative suppliers?

The system currently has only 3 units with zero units existing one year ago. What is the franchisor's growth plan and timeline for unit expansion, and how long has this franchise system been operating?

With a 10-day cure period for monetary defaults and 30-day for non-monetary defaults, can you provide examples of what constitutes a monetary versus non-monetary default in your franchise agreement?

The indemnification clause covers the franchisor, affiliates, and their officers. What is the scope of liability excluded from indemnification, and are there any caps on indemnification obligations?

The transfer fee is $10,000. Are there any other approval or transfer-related costs, and what are the franchisor's approval criteria for unit transfers?

Given the below-average sales performance across all quartiles, what is the average unit volume (AUV) the franchisor projects for new franchisees, and what support programs exist to help underperforming units?

The non-compete clause is 2 years within 5 miles. Are there circumstances where this could be extended geographically or temporally, and how is compliance monitored and enforced?

Zero litigation cases exist for this franchisor. Is this because the franchise system is new, or does it reflect a longer operational history? How long has the franchisor been operating franchised units?

What is the average unit cost including build-out, inventory, equipment, and working capital beyond the stated $35,000 franchise fee?

Are there mandatory marketing or promotional spending requirements beyond the 1.5% ad fund contribution?

The franchise agreement scores 70 for Contract Terms (above the typical range of 60-65). Which specific contract provisions most heavily favor the franchisor, and are any subject to negotiation?

Given the small unit count and early-stage system, what specific training, ongoing support, and field support does the franchisor provide, and how are these services funded?