Paciugo charges a royalty fee of 6.0% of gross sales (2025 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 Paciugo franchise is approximately 8.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $0/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Paciugo has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Paciugo franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Paciugo offers non-exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement does not include encroachment protection. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

Paciugo currently operates 22 locations (2025 FDD) (22 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system contracted by 4.3% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -4.2%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Paciugo is 13.6% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

Paciugo does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 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 Paciugo is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 2 times for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Paciugo's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 1 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Paciugo's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Paciugo provides 68 hours of initial training over approximately 1 weeks (2025 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, Paciugo provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.