National Hunting Lease Network

The franchise fee of $15,000 is substantially lower than the typical $39,500-$55,000 range for this category. What is included in this initial investment, and are there additional startup costs not reflected in the franchise fee?

Financial Performance score of 40 falls below the typical range for this category. Does the franchisor have available Unit 19 financial performance data, and if so, what are the median or average gross sales for operating units?

The system experienced a net decline of 2 units over 3 years with 4 units exiting in 2023. What were the specific reasons for these 4 closures and cease operations, and were these voluntary or franchisor-initiated?

Why did the 2023 exits occur (2 closures and 2 ceased operations)? What changed in business conditions that year, and have exit patterns improved since?

The non-compete radius of 75 miles is triple the typical 10-25 mile range. How was this distance determined, and how strictly is it enforced post-exit?

With only a 5-year initial term and no renewal options specified, what happens to franchisees at the end of the initial term? Can the agreement be renewed, extended, or renegotiated?

Given the support and training score of 72 falls below the typical 79-93 range, what specific training and ongoing support does the franchisor provide to franchisees?

The royalty rate of 5.0% is below the typical 6.0-8.0% range. Are there any volume-based increases or performance-based adjustments to this rate?

With current units at only 15, how is the franchisor supporting growth and unit recruitment? What is the growth strategy for the next 3-5 years?

Contract Terms score of 53 falls below the typical 60-65 range. What are the primary terms that franchisees should focus on negotiating?

How many franchisees have voluntarily exited versus been terminated? What is the primary reason franchisees cite when leaving the system?

Are there any pending or recent disputes with existing franchisees that haven't yet resulted in formal litigation?

The 1-year non-compete is shorter than the typical 2-year standard. Will franchisees be permitted to operate competing hunting lease businesses after the agreement ends?

What is included in the $10,000 transfer fee? If a franchisee wants to transfer their agreement to another party, what is the franchisor's approval process?

Since there are no renewal options specified, are there any provisions for franchisees to renew or extend their agreement at the end of 5 years, and at what cost?

Investment Costs score of 96 significantly exceeds the typical 75 range. Does this reflect genuinely low startup costs compared to category peers, or are there hidden costs not captured in the fee structure?

What percentage of franchisees who opened in the past 3 years are still operating? Of those who have exited, how long did they typically operate before closing?

The system has been stable at 15 units for the past year after declining in 2023. What specific changes were made to stabilize unit count and prevent further exits?

How does the franchisor handle territory disputes or encroachment complaints? Given the exclusive territory promise, what remedies are available if a dispute arises?

Are there any circumstances under which the franchisor can terminate the agreement before the 5-year term expires, and what are the termination procedures and financial implications?