JUNKCO+

The franchise system has only 1 unit currently and has remained at that level for 3 years—what is the franchisor's growth strategy and timeline for recruiting additional franchisees?

Median gross sales are reported as $310 versus average sales of $481,734—can you clarify how this median figure was calculated and whether it represents a full-year operating unit?

The Item 19 financial performance disclosure shows a significant gap between median and average sales—how many units are currently reporting financial data, and are all reporting units in their first year of operation?

Why does the contract include 26 termination causes (above the typical 14-21 for this category) and what specific conduct triggers non-curable immediate termination versus the 5-30 day cure periods?

The non-compete clause specifies 1 year and 50 miles, which is shorter in duration but broader in geographic scope than typical for home services—how was this specific radius determined and how is it enforced?

Can you provide the specific 7 renewal conditions referenced for the single 10-year renewal option and explain what 'upgrade and remodel' obligations entail?

The transfer fee of $5,500 is below industry standard—under what circumstances would a franchisee trigger this fee, and are there conditions where transfer is prohibited?

What are the 17 curable defaults that allow 5-day versus 30-day cure periods, and how frequently have these been invoked against existing franchisees?

The post-term non-compete restricts 'ownership, employment' in junk removal for 18 months within 50 miles—does this restriction apply to all ownership interests or only decision-making positions?

The contract requires binding arbitration in Ann Arbor, Michigan—what are the estimated costs and timeline for arbitration, and can franchisees appeal arbitration decisions?

Personal guarantees are required from all owners with 10% or greater equity—are spouses required to execute guarantees even if they have no ownership interest in the franchise?

Minimum monthly gross sales requirements apply after year one—what are these specific thresholds, how are they measured, and what penalties apply for non-compliance?

Late payment fees are $50/day plus 18% annual interest—are there grace periods before penalties accrue, and can these fees be negotiated for seasonal business fluctuations?

The Support & Training score of 77 is below the typical range—what specific training and ongoing support hours are guaranteed, and are there additional fees for training beyond the initial franchise fee?

The Investment score of 65 is below typical—can you provide an itemized breakdown of all initial investment costs beyond the $55,000 franchise fee?

The Risk Factors score of 80 is above typical range—what specific risk factors drove this elevated score and how does the franchisor mitigate these risks?

The Financial Performance score of 40 is substantially below typical—what factors contributed to this low score and do they reflect system maturity or other concerns?

With zero litigation history, has the franchisor faced any disputes that were resolved through arbitration or informal settlement that would not appear in court records?

Can you provide contact information for the single existing franchisee so I can conduct independent due diligence on unit economics and franchisor support quality?

What is the franchisor's definition of 'junk removal and related services' for purposes of the 50-mile non-compete, and does it include furniture removal, estate cleanouts, or only construction debris?