Prime IV Hydration & Wellness

The 1 pending litigation case represents an outlier for this franchise category. What is the nature of this pending case, and what is the expected timeline for resolution?

Your termination rate of 2.6% is above the typical range of 0.0-1.95% for health and beauty franchises. How many of the 4 terminations in 2024 were for non-payment versus other causes, and what are the most common reasons for termination?

With net unit growth of 54% in the last year, significantly above the typical range, what percentage of new units came from existing franchisees adding locations versus new franchisees, and how does unit acquisition cost factor into this growth trajectory?

The non-compete radius of 50 miles is double the typical range for your category. How strictly does the franchisor enforce this restriction, and are there documented cases of franchisees operating in competitive businesses within the non-compete zone?

The 2024 data shows 8 transfers and 4 terminations among 154 units. Can you provide the names and current status of the 2 closed units, including whether these were franchisor-initiated closures?

Renewal conditions require 8 specified performance criteria. Can you detail each of these 8 renewal conditions, including the $200,000 annual sales threshold, and provide data on how many franchisees have failed to meet these criteria?

What is the breakdown of the 2 total litigation cases by type (e.g., payment disputes, trademark/IP, operational non-compliance, personal injury), and were both cases filed against the franchisor or are some franchisee-initiated?

The franchise requires exclusive purchasing from approved suppliers across 5 categories. How does the franchisor establish and approve suppliers, what margins or markups are typical, and are alternative suppliers available for any categories?

With Item 19 financial disclosure available, what percentage of the 154 current units are actually reporting their financial data, and does the $539,234 median figure include break-even and closed units in the calculation?

The renewal fee of $12,250 equals 25% of the then-current initial franchise fee. Has the initial franchise fee changed since the system's founding, and how frequently has the renewal fee been adjusted?

Given that personal guarantees are required from franchisees and spouses, and indemnification scope is unlimited, can you provide examples of damages that franchisees have been required to indemnify the franchisor for?

The minimum performance standard requires $200,000 in annual gross sales within 12 months of opening. What percentage of franchisees have failed to meet this benchmark, and what are the consequences beyond potential termination?

Late payments accrue interest at 18% per annum. In the last 3 years, how many franchisees have been assessed late fees, and what was the average amount of accumulated interest per franchisee?

The franchise agreement allows 10 days to cure payment defaults and 30 days for other defaults. Can you provide specific examples of the 15 non-curable defaults that can trigger immediate termination without opportunity to cure?

Territory is protected but non-exclusive. Has the franchisor opened company-owned or new franchised locations that have encroached upon existing franchisees' protected territories, and how were those disputes resolved?

The technology fee is $249. What specific services or systems does this cover, and has this fee remained constant or changed over the past 3 years?

Between 2023 and 2024, terminations increased from 0 to 4 units. Did these terminations correlate with a specific policy change, new minimum sales requirement, or other operational change?

The franchisor can establish maximum and minimum prices for mandatory purchasing categories. Does the franchisor provide cost benchmarking data or guidance on optimal pricing to franchisees, and are there documented cases of franchisees losing profitability due to franchisor pricing controls?

Are there currently any class action lawsuits, regulatory investigations, or complaints filed with state attorneys general against Prime IV Hydration & Wellness that may not be reflected in the disclosed litigation data?