Klappenberger & Son charges a royalty fee of 6.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Klappenberger & Son franchise is approximately 8.3% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.3% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $300/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Klappenberger & Son has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

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

Klappenberger & Son 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 rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

Klappenberger & Son currently operates 10 locations (2025 FDD) (10 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system contracted by 9.1% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 3.6%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Klappenberger & Son is 36.4% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

Klappenberger & Son does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

The initial franchise agreement term for Klappenberger & Son is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 2 times for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 30 years.

Klappenberger & Son's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 15 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Klappenberger & Son's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Klappenberger & Son provides 174 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 annual basis.

Klappenberger & Son does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.