Lawn Squad

What were the specific circumstances surrounding the 1 unit closure in 2024, and was it voluntary or involuntary?

How does the franchisor support the exceptional sales performance (average $4.2M gross sales), and what operational practices distinguish top-performing units?

The renewal agreement includes 11 conditions and a remodeling requirement—can you provide the complete list of conditions and typical remodeling costs franchisees should budget?

Given the 25 non-curable defaults that allow immediate termination without cure period, which defaults are most commonly triggered, and do you have examples of franchisees terminated under this clause?

The agreement requires unlimited personal guarantees from all owners with 5% or greater equity—what is the rationale, and has the franchisor exercised this guarantee against any franchisees?

Can you provide the complete list of approved suppliers and detail the pricing structure or cost advantages compared to open-market alternatives?

The mandatory arbitration clause waives jury trial and class action rights—has any franchisee dispute arisen since implementation, and what was the outcome?

With exclusive territory protection, how does the franchisor define and enforce territory boundaries, and are there any disputes over encroachment or boundary interpretation?

What is the average time from franchise purchase to the $4.2M average sales level, and what percentage of franchisees fail to reach this performance threshold within 3 years?

The 10 operational control categories require franchisor-approved purchases—what percentage of gross sales typically goes toward mandated supplier purchases, and are prices competitively benchmarked?

With 60% unit growth in one year, what is the franchisor's growth strategy for the next 3 years, and what unit count or revenue targets are projected?

Can you provide detailed financial statements or Item 19 data broken down by franchisee tenure (0-2 years, 2-5 years, 5+ years) to show performance progression?

The $5,000 renewal fee represents renewal costs—are there additional expenses for brand standard remodeling, and what is the typical total cost to renew?

Have any franchisees challenged the 40-mile non-compete radius as excessive for rural territories, and has the franchisor modified this provision in any recent agreements?

With no terminations or transfers in 2023-2024, what does the franchisor attribute to this retention success, and are there specific support programs in place?

The agreement grants operational control over equipment, technology, inventory, and supplies—does this include landscaping equipment, and what is the markup structure on approved products?

Can you clarify the indemnification clause requirements—what types of claims would require franchisee indemnification, and are there caps on liability exposure?

The 15-day cure period for payment defaults is relatively short—what payment schedule flexibility exists for capital-intensive periods in landscaping seasonality?