New York Fries

What are the specific allegations and claims in the 7 pending litigation cases against the franchisor, and what is the timeline for resolution?

Have any of the current 4 operating units been involved in the pending litigation, and if so, what impact has this had on their operations?

The system has 0 units reported for 2022-2023 and 4 units in 2024. Can you provide details on when each of these 4 units opened and their performance to date?

Given the 25 termination causes in the franchise agreement (well above the typical 15-20 range), which defaults are non-curable, and how does the 24-hour cure period for governmental violations practically work in a restaurant setting?

The renewal conditions require 'no more than 5 default notices' during the initial 10-year term. How are default notices tracked and communicated, and what constitutes a 'default notice'?

What specific renovations are required as a condition of renewal after the initial 10-year term, and what are the estimated costs?

Can you clarify the 'designated or approved suppliers' policy across the 8 different purchase categories? Is there a list of approved suppliers, and can franchisees request approval of alternative suppliers?

Are there any franchisees who have declined renewal or closed units in the current 4-unit system, and if not, how long has each unit been operating?

The personal guarantee covers spouses in some circumstances. Under what specific conditions are spouses required to personally guarantee obligations, and can a spouse be released from the guarantee?

What is the average unit volume (AUV) or sales data for the 4 operating units, and why is Item 19 financial performance data not provided?

How many of the 7 pending litigation cases involve franchisor claims against franchisees versus franchisee claims against the franchisor?

The territory is exclusive with encroachment protection. What specific protections are guaranteed, and has the franchisor ever violated exclusivity or approved competing units in existing territories?

What operational support and training does the franchisor provide given the 100/100 Support & Training score, and are these services included in the 6% royalty or charged separately?

Can you explain why the Territory score is 100/100 (above the typical 50-75 range)? What specific factors contributed to this exceptional score?

Are there performance-based termination triggers in the agreement beyond the listed 25 causes, such as minimum sales thresholds or customer satisfaction metrics?

The franchise agreement requires exclusive purchasing from franchisor-designated suppliers. Does the franchisor profit from supplier relationships, and are supplier prices competitive with market rates?

Given 7 pending cases and zero current unit exits, are franchisees aware of the litigation, and has it affected interest in franchise opportunities?

What happens to the exclusive territory if a franchisee defaults on rent, supplier payments, or other obligations outside of the 25 listed termination causes?

The renewal fee is $7,500 for a 10-year renewal. Are there additional fees or conditions beyond this amount, and is the fee negotiable?