Gai Kitchen

The ad fund rate of 1.0% is significantly below the typical 2.0-4.0% range for Quick Service Restaurants—how is the national marketing fund allocated with this lower contribution rate, and what specific marketing initiatives does it support?

Given the franchise has remained at exactly 1 unit for 3 years with zero net growth, what is the franchisor's expansion strategy and timeline for recruiting additional franchisees?

The contract specifies only 14 termination causes compared to the typical 15-20 for this category—which standard termination causes are excluded, and how might this affect franchisor recourse options?

With 6 renewal conditions versus the typical 7-9, which standard renewal conditions are not included in the agreement, and what are the implications for renewal approval?

Can you provide documentation of all current and historical unit locations, including the single existing unit's opening date, performance metrics, and operational status?

The dispute resolution clause requires binding arbitration at the franchisor's headquarters—what are the estimated costs for arbitration, and are there any geographic or financial limitations on a franchisee's ability to pursue disputes?

The termination clause specifies 10-day cure periods for non-payment and 30-day periods for other defaults—can you clarify which of the 12 non-curable default categories are most commonly invoked and provide examples?

What are the actual operating costs, capital requirements, and working capital needs beyond the stated $35,000 franchise fee that a franchisee should expect?

Has any franchisee ever attempted renewal, transfer, or terminated their agreement with Gai Kitchen, and if so, what were the outcomes and reasons?

The Risk Factors score of 80 is above the typical range for this category—what specific risk factors drive this elevated score, and how do they compare to competitors?

Given the exclusive territory protection, how are territorial boundaries defined (address-based, zip code, radius, etc.), and what is the population density or revenue threshold for each territory?

Can you provide the Item 19 Financial Performance Representations document, or explain why no sales, profit, or performance data is disclosed for franchisees?

The Investment Costs score of 83 is above typical for this category—what comprises the total investment, and are there financing options or preferred lenders available?

The Territory score of 85 exceeds the typical range—what specific territorial protections, encroachment prevention measures, and exclusivity guarantees are included?

Are there any pending or threatened legal actions involving the franchisor that are not yet reported in public litigation records, or any regulatory investigations?

What support, training, and ongoing assistance does the franchisor provide given the exceptionally high Support & Training score of 95, and what is included in the $175 monthly technology fee?

The non-compete clause specifies 2 years / 5 miles—does this apply equally to franchise owners, employees, and managers, and are there any exceptions for different business models or market conditions?

How is the $10,000 transfer fee applied, and are there any additional contingencies, franchisor approval requirements, or conditions that could delay or prevent unit transfers?