My Favorite Doctor

Given the Financial Performance score of 40/100 (significantly below the 53.0-60.0 typical range), why does the franchise not provide Item 19 financial performance data, and what metrics should prospective franchisees request directly from existing owners?

The franchise fee of $30,000 is substantially lower than the typical range of $39,500-$54,625 for this category. What is the rationale for this lower entry cost, and does it reflect differences in training, support, or territory size compared to competitors?

The Support & Training score of 80/100 falls below the typical range of 81.0-96.25. What specific training and ongoing support programs are provided, and how does the duration and comprehensiveness compare to other franchises in the health and beauty sector?

With only 4 current units and zero litigation history, how long has this franchise been operating, and are there any disputes, complaints, or regulatory issues that may not appear in formal litigation records?

The Ongoing Fees score of 60/100 is below the typical 62.0 range. Can you provide a detailed breakdown of all fees charged over the first 5 years, including any hidden or variable costs not listed in the standard fee structure?

The termination clause allows immediate termination for 12 uncurable defaults while only 2 types of defaults have a cure period (10 days for non-payment, 30 days for other breaches). Which specific breaches are considered immediately terminable without cure opportunity?

Given that disputes must be resolved through binding arbitration at the franchisor's headquarters location, what are typical arbitration costs, and have any franchisees previously been required to arbitrate disputes?

The personal guarantee requirement covers unlimited scope of all obligations and liabilities for all owners and their spouses. Can you clarify whether this includes personal assets, and what is the typical exposure in a franchise relationship?

The non-compete restriction is 2 years and 5 miles, which is at the lower end of typical non-compete ranges for this category. How does this limited non-compete period affect your ability to operate a competing business or relocate after exit?

With 4 current units (up from 3 one year ago and 2 three years ago), what are the franchisor's growth projections for the next 5 years, and what support systems are in place to ensure unit profitability as the system scales?

Can you provide contact information for all existing franchisees, including the recent addition, and ask them about their actual sales revenue, profitability, and whether they achieved the projections presented during the sales process?

The Renewal Conditions Count of 5 is below the typical range of 6.0-9.0. What specific conditions must be met to qualify for renewal after the initial 10-year term, and what are the renewal fee and other costs?

Are there any informal disputes, operational conflicts, or franchisor-franchisee disagreements that have been resolved outside of formal litigation or arbitration?

What percentage of franchisees have failed to renew their contracts when the initial term expired, and what were the stated reasons for non-renewal?

The Investment Costs score of 88/100 exceeds the typical range of 74.0-75.0, suggesting relatively low initial investment costs for this category. What is included in the total startup investment, and are there material costs not captured in the franchise fee?

How does the franchisor support unit profitability given the Financial Performance score of 40/100? What specific tools, systems, or guidance are provided to franchisees to improve sales and margins?

Given the rapid 3-year growth rate of 25.99%, how many of these units are in their first 2 years of operation, and what percentage have achieved profitability?

The indemnification clause requires franchisees to defend and indemnify the franchisor against all liabilities. What is the scope of this indemnification, and does the franchisor maintain liability insurance that covers franchisee operations?