HOTWORX has been involved in 2 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are currently 1 pending cases. There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the HOTWORX franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

HOTWORX offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

HOTWORX currently operates 719 locations (2025 FDD) (712 franchised, 7 company-owned). The system grew by 23.5% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 20.7%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for HOTWORX is 0.7% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the HOTWORX FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the average gross sales per unit is $416K.

The initial franchise agreement term for HOTWORX is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 99 times for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 505 years.

HOTWORX's post-termination non-compete clause lasts 2 years after termination or expiration (2025 FDD).

Yes, HOTWORX's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD).

HOTWORX provides 43 hours of initial training over approximately 1 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a quarterly basis.

Yes, HOTWORX provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.