Nashville Coop

Can you provide the franchisee names and contact information for the 5 current units so I can conduct independent reference calls?

Why is the technology fee of $90 monthly significantly lower than the industry typical range of $110-$408? What specific technology services and systems does this cover?

The ad fund rate of 1.0% is below industry typical rates of 2.0-4.0%. How is the national advertising budget allocated and what marketing support can franchisees expect?

Given the zero unit exits since at least 2022, how long has Nashville Coop been operating? How many units have opened and closed in the franchisor's complete history?

The contract includes only 14 termination cause categories versus the typical 15-20 for QSR franchises. What specific breaches are NOT included as termination causes, and why were certain typical causes excluded?

With only 5 renewal conditions specified against the typical 7-9, what flexibility exists regarding required remodeling, equipment upgrades, or compliance standards at renewal?

The franchisor retains control over pricing and requires purchases from designated suppliers with limited alternatives. What percentage of COGS typically comes from mandatory supplier purchases versus approved competitive sources?

All disputes must be resolved through binding arbitration in Nashville, Tennessee with class action waivers. How many arbitration disputes has the franchisor resolved in the past 5 years, and what were the primary issues?

Entity franchisees must provide unlimited personal guarantees from all owners. Can you clarify what specific liabilities this covers beyond franchise agreement obligations (e.g., real estate leases, equipment loans)?

The franchise has maintained exactly 5 units for at least 3 years. What is the franchisor's growth strategy, and why has the system not expanded despite reported zero exits?

Can you provide unredacted copies of Item 19 or financial performance disclosures from existing franchisees? The FDD indicates no Item 19 is provided - why not?

What is the actual total investment required to open a unit (franchise fee, buildout, equipment, working capital)? Are there any financing or SBA loan programs the franchisor recommends or partners with?

The renewal fee is listed as $0. Are there any other fees associated with renewal, such as relocation, remodeling, or facility upgrade costs?

How much discretion does each franchisee have over menu items, pricing, and daily operations given the franchisor's stated control over pricing and mandatory supplier relationships?

Has the franchisor ever terminated a franchisee agreement, or have all units remained continuously operational? If terminations have occurred, what were the primary causes?

What specific termination causes are curable (the FDD mentions only 2 categories are curable)? What are the non-curable defaults that could result in immediate termination?

The territory is exclusive, but can the franchisor open competing locations in a different banner or brand within the same geographic area?

Are there any pending or anticipated legal disputes, regulatory investigations, or FTC complaints against Nashville Coop or its leadership team?

What support and training does Nashville Coop provide at opening and ongoing? Are there any fees for additional training, retraining, or new manager certification?

Can you explain why the Risk Factors score (80) and Territory score (100) significantly exceed typical ranges, and Investment Costs score (83) is above the typical range?