Launch Family Entertainment

The franchise fee of $75,000 is 36% above the typical range for similar franchises. What specific value, training, or support justifies this premium pricing compared to competitors?

Transfer fees are $56,250, which is 3 times the typical range. Why are transfer fees equivalent to 75% of the initial franchise fee, and are these fees refundable or credited against renewal fees?

Technology fees are only $100 monthly, significantly below the typical range of $156.50-$877.75. What technology systems and ongoing support are included at this rate, and how might fees change as the franchise grows?

What were the specific circumstances of the 1 unit closure in 2023 and the 2 transfers in 2024? Were closures franchisor-initiated, voluntary, or due to underperformance?

Average gross sales of $2.3M significantly exceed typical ranges. How many franchisees report these levels, and what is the median sales figure rather than the average?

The Investment Costs score is 0, the lowest possible. Can you provide a complete breakdown of total investment required to open and operate a franchise unit for the first 12 months?

What does the remarkably high Support & Training score of 100 include? Please specify the duration, frequency, and format of initial and ongoing training provided.

Given the high transfer rate of 7.7%, what are the primary reasons franchisees are transferring ownership? Are these transfers to family members, third parties, or back to the franchisor?

The renewal fee is stated as 75% of the then-current franchise fee. If the initial fee is $75,000 and inflation occurs, how high could the renewal fee potentially reach, and has this escalation occurred historically?

All disputes must be resolved through mediation and arbitration in Kent County, Rhode Island. For franchisees outside Rhode Island, what are the practical costs and logistics of this requirement?

Personal guarantees are required from all equity holders and spouses. Are there any circumstances under which personal guarantees can be waived or limited based on franchisee net worth or experience?

The non-compete clause is 2 years / 20 miles. Does this restrict all types of entertainment venues or only family entertainment centers specifically, and how is this enforced?

How many units reported financial data for the Item 19 disclosure, and what is the range of performance (median, 25th percentile, 75th percentile) rather than just the average?

The termination rate is 0.0% with cure periods of 10-30 days for most defaults. In practice, how many franchisees have received termination notices or cure period notices, and what were the primary causes?

What is the renewal non-renewal rate, and have any franchisees declined to renew at the end of their initial 10-year term? If so, what were their stated reasons?

With 5 net new units added in the past year, what is the franchisor's growth strategy and expansion timeline? Are new territories still available in your target market?

The franchise agreement mentions cure periods of 10-30 days. What specific breaches qualify for only 10 days versus 30 days, and can this be negotiated?

Are there volume discounts, performance bonuses, or reduced fees for multi-unit franchisees? How does the fee structure change for area developers versus individual unit operators?

What happens to the $56,250 transfer fee if the franchisor does not approve the proposed transferee? Is this fee refunded, held in escrow, or retained by the franchisor?

How have average unit sales and profitability trended over the past 3 years for existing franchisees? Are newer units performing better or worse than established locations?