Lil' Angels Photography

The system lost 5 units over 3 years and declined 4.76% in the past year alone. What is driving the increased closure rate, particularly the 4 closures in 2024 compared to 1 in 2023?

Can you provide specific reasons why 7.5% of franchisees chose not to renew their agreements in the past year?

The technology fee of 10 per month is substantially below the industry range of 100-500. What services and support are included in this fee, and are there additional technology costs not disclosed?

The franchise fee of 29,500 is below the typical range of 31,125-50,000. Are there any hidden or additional startup costs beyond this initial fee that franchisees should expect?

Can you explain why the transfer fee of 2,500 is significantly lower than the industry typical range of 5,250-19,500, and are there any restrictions on who you will approve for unit transfers?

The System Health score is 23/100, well below the typical range of 46-70. What specific operational or support challenges is the system facing?

The contract term is fixed at 10 years with no renewal options specified and renewal subject to franchisor discretion. What are the 8 conditions you mentioned for renewal eligibility, and how often do franchisees successfully renew?

Can you provide the names and contact information for franchisees who closed in 2024, and what they cited as primary reasons for exit?

What are the required capital expenditures for renovations, painting, and camera purchases mentioned in the renewal conditions, and what is the typical cost range?

The non-compete clause restricts activity for 2 years within 50 miles. Does this apply to all photography work or only direct competition with Lil' Angels, and have any franchisees challenged this restriction?

All disputes are resolved through binding arbitration in Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee. How many disputes have been arbitrated in the past 3 years, and were any ruled in favor of franchisees?

Personal guarantees are required with unlimited scope. Can you clarify what specific liabilities franchisees personally guarantee, and are there any caps on franchisor indemnification?

Do you provide Item 19 financial performance disclosures for existing franchisees, and if not, what average gross sales or profitability data can you share?

The Contract Terms score is 55/100, below the typical range of 58-65. What specific contract provisions are more restrictive than typical for this industry?

Can you explain the difference between your 2.5% termination rate and the 7.5% non-renewal rate? How does non-renewal differ from termination in terms of franchisee impact?

Investment Costs score 86/100, which is at the typical benchmark. Can you provide a detailed breakdown of all costs required in year 1, year 2, and ongoing?

Have any franchisees requested early termination, and if so, what were the circumstances and how were they resolved?

The system has lost units in 3 consecutive years. Do you have growth plans or strategic initiatives to stabilize or grow the system in the next 2-3 years?

What ongoing training, marketing support, and operational guidance do franchisees receive to support profitability, and how does support vary based on unit performance?

Are there any pending litigation cases or regulatory issues not disclosed in the franchise disclosure document that prospective franchisees should know about?