Le Macaron French Pastries 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 Le Macaron French Pastries franchise is approximately 7.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 1.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $100/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Le Macaron French Pastries has been involved in 1 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are currently 1 pending cases. There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Le Macaron French Pastries franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Le Macaron French Pastries 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.

Le Macaron French Pastries currently operates 59 locations (2025 FDD) (55 franchised, 4 company-owned). The system grew by 0.0% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -1.6%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Le Macaron French Pastries is 16.9% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Le Macaron French Pastries FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $338K (average: $389K).

The initial franchise agreement term for Le Macaron French Pastries is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 3 times for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 25 years.

Le Macaron French Pastries's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 10 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

No, Le Macaron French Pastries's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation. The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Le Macaron French Pastries provides 40 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 as-needed basis.

Yes, Le Macaron French Pastries provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.