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Of the 2 pending litigation cases with the franchisor as defendant, what are the specific allegations and what is the anticipated timeline for resolution?

Can you provide detailed explanations for the 15 unit closures/terminations that occurred in 2024—specifically how many were franchisor-initiated terminations versus voluntary closures?

What specific performance or operational issues led to the 40.5% termination rate in 2024, and how does the franchisor identify and address these issues before termination?

The monthly technology fee of $792 is significantly above the home services category average—what specific technology services and support does this fee include?

Why does the franchise agreement specify 27 types of non-curable defaults compared to the category typical range of 14-21, and can you provide a complete list of these defaults?

The system grew from 10 to 37 units in one year (2022-2023), then contracted to 27 units in 2024—what factors drove this explosive growth and subsequent contraction?

Given the 55.6% one-year turnover rate, what is the franchisor's strategy for improving unit retention and system stability?

Can you clarify why the royalty rate of 5.0% is below the category typical range of 6.0-7.0%, and is this rate guaranteed to remain fixed for the initial 10-year term?

The minimum weekly royalty of $275 applies regardless of sales performance—how many franchisees have paid only this minimum in recent years, and what is the average weekly royalty actually paid?

What is the 18% annual interest rate (1.5% monthly) on late royalty payments, and have any franchisees been assessed these penalties in the past 2 years?

The franchise agreement requires both franchisee owners and spouses to provide personal guarantees—how has this affected franchisees who have experienced business underperformance?

Are there any restrictions on the franchisor's ability to encroach into your territory with additional units or company-operated locations despite the protected territory designation?

The Initial Marketing Expenditure Requirement is referenced but not fully detailed—what are the specific amounts and types of marketing investments required in Year 1?

Of the franchises reporting financial performance data (Item 19), what percentage of units achieved the stated average gross sales of $1,483,772, and what was the median sales figure?

The top quartile sales of $4,900,000 is more than 3 times the average—what specific operational, market, or franchisee characteristics differentiate top performers from the system average?

Given that 2 pending cases involve the franchisor as defendant, do either case relate to franchisor support, product quality, or business system compliance issues?

What specific support and training does the franchisor provide to help franchisees avoid the performance issues that led to the 40.5% termination rate in 2024?

Is the renewal fee of $11,900 (20% of franchise fee) your only renewal cost, or are there additional facility upgrades, retraining, or operational requirements at renewal?

The non-compete restriction is 2 years and 25 miles—has this been enforced against terminated franchisees, and are there any pending disputes related to non-compete enforcement?

Can you provide contact information for at least 5 franchisees who have exited in the past 12 months so I can understand their reasons for leaving?