GForce

What specific events or circumstances constitute each of the 22 non-curable defaults listed in the termination clause, and which are most commonly cited in disputes?

Given the 5-year initial term is shorter than typical for this category, what is the renewal rate history, and what percentage of franchisees have renewed at the end of their initial term?

The bottom quartile of franchisees reported sales of $563,688, which is above typical for the category. What operational factors or market conditions explain this higher performance in lower-tier units?

Can you provide performance data broken down by unit age, location type, or other segments to understand which franchisees are achieving the $1.2M average and which are in the lower quartile?

What percentage of franchisees are required to purchase equipment, fixtures, and supplies exclusively from franchisor-designated suppliers, and what is the typical markup or pricing premium compared to open market alternatives?

Since the franchise has 7 current units with zero closures in 3 years, what is the average unit volume and profitability for units at different stages (first year, second year, mature)?

The non-compete clause restricts activity within 2 years and 20 miles post-exit. How has this been enforced in practice, and are there documented cases of franchisees violating or challenging this restriction?

What is included in the mandatory arbitration process, what are typical costs and timeframes, and how many disputes have been arbitrated versus settled in the past 3 years?

Can you explain the discrepancy between the scoring data that flags ongoing fees at 61/100 (below typical 62.0) and the actual 9.0% total ongoing rate (8% royalty + 1% ad fund)?

What spouse guaranty obligations exist, and are both spouses equally liable for all franchise obligations, or are there limitations on spousal liability?

How frequently does the franchisor modify the list of approved/designated suppliers and contractors, and can franchisees request additions or exceptions to the approved vendor list?

What is the breakdown of the $17,500 transfer fee, and does this fee apply if a franchisee transfers the unit to a spouse or family member?

Given the 5-day cure period for both monetary and non-monetary defaults, what documentation or process must a franchisee follow to demonstrate compliance, and who determines sufficiency of the cure?

Are there any historical disputes or claims related to the encroachment protection policy, and how is territory protected if a dispute arises about protected area boundaries?

What support, training, and ongoing operational guidance is included in the franchise agreement, and what additional costs exist for training beyond initial onboarding?

Can you provide references to at least 3-5 franchisees across different unit ages and markets, and confirm whether they will discuss financial performance, growth challenges, and satisfaction with franchisor support?