Killer Burger

The ad fund rate of 1.0% is significantly lower than the typical 1.5-3.0% for fast casual restaurants. How is the advertising fund utilized, and does this lower rate impact marketing reach and effectiveness?

Technology fees are $150 monthly, below the typical $200-500 range. What specific technology services and systems are included in this fee, and are there additional technology costs not included?

Your Financial Performance score of 65 is notably higher than the typical 40-60 range for your category. Can you explain the factors driving this above-average performance and whether these are sustainable?

The contract specifies 14 termination causes, which is below the typical 15-23 range. What specific breaches or conditions trigger termination, and how are minor violations handled before termination?

Renewal conditions are listed as 10, exceeding the typical 6-9. What are the specific conditions required to renew at the end of the initial term, and what happens if these conditions are not met?

The non-compete radius of 50 miles significantly exceeds the typical 5-20 mile range. What is the business justification for such a broad restriction, and how is it enforced post-termination?

With zero litigation cases in the past 3 years and no pending cases, can you provide historical litigation data from earlier years and explain what types of disputes, if any, have been resolved?

Median gross sales are $1.5M with no data on units reporting. How many of your 24 units provided financial data, and what is the range of sales performance across your system?

The transfer rate of 4.3% with only one transfer occurring in 2023 represents healthy stability. Are transfers routinely approved, and what conditions must be met for a franchisee to transfer their unit?

Territory is protected but not exclusive, and encroachment protection is provided. Can you define what encroachment protection means in practice and provide examples of how you enforce it?

The 2-year, 50-mile non-compete is substantially broader than industry norms. Have any franchisees challenged this restriction, and has enforcement been pursued in courts?

With a 10-year initial term and 2 five-year renewals for a 20-year total potential term, what percentage of franchisees renew at the end of their initial term?

Personal guarantees are required from franchisees and their spouses covering all obligations. Does this mean spouses are jointly and severally liable even if they have no role in operations?

You mandate purchases from 8 categories of designated suppliers only. What is the rationale for each category, and do you have volume rebate agreements that benefit franchisees?

Franchisees must follow specific operating hours mandated by the franchisor. How rigid are these requirements, and can franchisees request modifications based on local market conditions?

The indemnification scope is noted as comprehensive and applies regardless of franchisor negligence. Can you clarify the specific scenarios where franchisees would indemnify the franchisor for the franchisor's negligence?

With net unit growth of only 1 unit in the past year (from 23 to 24 units), what are your expansion targets for the next 3-5 years, and what support is provided to achieve them?

The renewal fee is $10,000, matching the transfer fee. If a franchisee renews for another 5-year term, do they pay this fee in addition to any other costs?

You claim 24 current units, but they operate in what geographic markets, and are there any territories that remain unfranchised despite strong market potential?

Given the favorable metrics (zero litigation, zero terminations, stable growth), why does your overall score rank #25 of 108 in your category, and what factors could improve your ranking?