NPM Franchising operates pet retail and grooming franchises under EarthWise Pet and GROOMBAR brands. The system shows mixed health indicators - while it provides strong financial performance data with median sales of $482K, the unit count has declined from 169 to 165 units over the past year. Notable concerns include significant company reacquisitions (28 units in 2023) and relatively high closure rates. Investment ranges from $486K-$863K for EarthWise Pet concept with 5% royalty and 1.5% ad fund. Territory protection is limited to 3-mile radius but franchisor reserves extensive rights for alternative distribution channels.
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