NPM Franchising (EarthWise Pet/GROOMBAR) charges a royalty fee of 5.0% of gross sales (2024 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 NPM Franchising (EarthWise Pet/GROOMBAR) franchise is approximately 6.5% of gross sales (2024 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 1.5% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $500/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

NPM Franchising (EarthWise Pet/GROOMBAR) has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2024 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the NPM Franchising (EarthWise Pet/GROOMBAR) franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2024 FDD).

NPM Franchising (EarthWise Pet/GROOMBAR) offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2024 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

NPM Franchising (EarthWise Pet/GROOMBAR) currently operates 165 locations (2024 FDD) (107 franchised, 58 company-owned). The system contracted by 2.4% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 3.0%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for NPM Franchising (EarthWise Pet/GROOMBAR) is 8.9% (2024 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the NPM Franchising (EarthWise Pet/GROOMBAR) FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2024 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $482K (average: $545K).

The initial franchise agreement term for NPM Franchising (EarthWise Pet/GROOMBAR) is 10 years (2024 FDD). The total potential term is 10 years.

NPM Franchising (EarthWise Pet/GROOMBAR)'s post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 30 miles of the former location (2024 FDD).

Yes, NPM Franchising (EarthWise Pet/GROOMBAR)'s franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2024 FDD).

NPM Franchising (EarthWise Pet/GROOMBAR) provides 120 hours of initial training over approximately 2 weeks (2024 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, NPM Franchising (EarthWise Pet/GROOMBAR) provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2024 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.