Nature's Table Café charges a royalty fee of 5.0% of gross sales (2023 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Nature's Table Café franchise is approximately 6.0% of gross sales (2023 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 1.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, and other recurring charges.

Nature's Table Café has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2023 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Nature's Table Café franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2023 FDD).

Nature's Table Café offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2023 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

Nature's Table Café currently operates 53 locations (2023 FDD) (47 franchised, 4 company-owned). The system contracted by 3.6% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -3.0%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Nature's Table Café is 11.3% (2023 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

Nature's Table Café does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2023 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

The initial franchise agreement term for Nature's Table Café is 10 years (2023 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Nature's Table Café's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 3 miles of the former location (2023 FDD).

Yes, Nature's Table Café's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2023 FDD).

Nature's Table Café provides 120 hours of initial training over approximately 4 weeks (2023 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Nature's Table Café provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2023 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.