Given the franchise has only 1 unit currently, how many units operated at peak, and what happened to any units that are no longer active?
#1
The franchise system reports zero turnover and zero litigation over 3 years—is this due to strong unit performance, a very new system, or limited historical records available?
#2
Median gross sales of $221,368 are significantly below the category average of $286,628 and the typical range for this franchise type—what explains this sales performance, and what is the franchisee's cost structure to determine profitability?
#3
The initial term is only 5 years versus the typical 10-year term for this category—why is the contract duration substantially shorter, and what are the renewal conditions and likelihood?
#4
The agreement includes 26 termination causes, above the typical range of 14–21—can you provide a detailed breakdown of which causes are curable versus non-curable, and what the cure periods are?
#5
The non-compete radius is only 9 miles versus the typical 25–40 miles—is this intentionally limited due to the business model, territory size, or negotiable, and how does this affect franchisee protection?
#6
Can you explain the Support & Training score of 76, which falls below the typical range of 79–90 for this franchise type? What specific training and ongoing support gaps does this reflect?
#7
The Contract Terms score of 48 is significantly below the typical range of 60–65—what specific contract provisions drive this low score beyond the termination causes and non-compete terms?
#8
With only 1 current unit and 0 units 3 years ago, when did the franchise system launch, and how many franchises have been sold since inception?
#9
The agreement requires mandatory purchasing from approved suppliers across 6 product/service categories—what is the typical cost impact as a percentage of revenue, and are there alternative suppliers permitted?
#10
Binding arbitration is mandatory in Vancouver, British Columbia—if the franchisee is not based in Canada, what are the estimated legal costs and logistical challenges for dispute resolution?
#11
The post-term non-solicitation clause prohibits customer contact for 2 years after exit—how is compliance monitored, and what are the penalties for violation?
#12
Can you provide a copy of the disclosure document's Item 19 (Financial Performance Representations) to understand the basis for the reported sales figures and what percentage of franchisees achieved these levels?
#13
Have there been any disputes, complaints, or inquiries filed with Canadian regulatory bodies regarding this franchise, even if they did not result in litigation?
#14
The personal guarantee required from each owner covers all franchise obligations unconditionally—are there any limitations on this guarantee based on franchisee performance or franchisor actions?
#15
What is the current status and expected timeline for unit growth—are there plans to expand the franchise system beyond 1 unit, and what support is in place for multi-unit growth?
#16
The renewal fee is $7,500, matching the transfer fee—are there any requirements or conditions that must be met to qualify for renewal, or is renewal automatic if the franchisee is in good standing?
#17