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The monthly technology fee of $1,000 is roughly 2-7 times higher than typical for this category. What specific services and systems does this fee cover, and has it increased since the franchise began?

Transfer fee of $24,000 significantly exceeds the typical range of $5,500-$15,000. Can you explain the justification for this premium transfer fee and whether it includes franchisor approval and training costs?

Your transfer rate of 8.5% is more than double the typical range of 0-4.25%. What is driving this unusually high rate of ownership transfers, and are units maintaining their performance through these transitions?

The system declined from 163 units to 153 units (-6.1%) over the past year. What factors contributed to this contraction, and what is management's strategy to stabilize or grow the system?

Your non-compete radius of 3 miles is significantly smaller than the typical 21.25-50.0 miles. Does this limited geographic restriction create challenges with protecting franchisee territories or enabling franchisor expansion?

Renewal requires mutual agreement with only 4 conditions specified compared to the typical 5-8 conditions. What discretion does the franchisor retain in deciding whether to renew a franchisee's agreement?

The Contract Terms score of 55 falls below the typical range of 58-70. Can you detail the specific termination, dispute resolution, and liability provisions that may be considered franchisor-favorable?

Item 19 is available but no financial performance data was provided. Can you share unit-level financial information including median and average gross sales for reporting units?

10 units closed in 2024 and 12 in 2023. Of the closures, how many were due to unit underperformance versus external factors, and what support did the franchisor provide to struggling units?

What are the four specific renewal conditions that must be met, and have any franchisees been denied renewal in the past three years?

The personal guarantee clause makes owners personally liable for all agreement provisions. Has the franchisor ever enforced personal guarantees against franchisees, and what recourse options do franchisees have?

All disputes require binding arbitration with a jury trial waiver. Has the franchisor pursued arbitration against franchisees, and what were the outcomes and costs involved?

System Health scored 30/100, well below the typical 41.75-73.25 range. What specific operational or support challenges is the system facing?

The 7-day cure period for payment defaults is quite short. How common are terminations for payment defaults, and what payment terms are standard for ongoing royalties?

Does the franchisor have a practice of encroaching on established franchisee territories through company-owned locations or new franchisee placements despite protected territory status?

What is included in the $15,000 renewal fee, and does renewal require significant capital investment in location updates or equipment upgrades?

Can you provide details on the 13 unit transfers in 2024? Were these initiated by franchisees, franchisor-facilitated sales, or conversions to company-owned units?

The Support & Training score is 100/100, above typical range. What specific training and ongoing support programs justify this exceptional score?

Investment Costs scored 83, above the typical 73-77 range. Beyond the initial franchise fee of $60,000, what are typical total startup costs for a new unit?

Have there been any material changes to the technology fee, royalty rates, or other ongoing fees since the franchise was established, and how are future fee increases governed?