Quiznos

The franchise fee of $5,000 is significantly lower than typical for quick service restaurants ($25,000-$37,500). What explains this pricing strategy, and does it correlate with the higher-than-average closure rate?

Can you provide a detailed breakdown of the 36 unit closures in 2022? Were these primarily in specific geographic regions, and what were the stated reasons?

Given that 7.1% of units exited in the past year, what specific support or operational improvements has Quiznos implemented to address the declining unit count?

Financial Item 19 shows median gross sales of $368,576, roughly 45% below the typical quick service restaurant range. What are the top-performing units generating, and what specific operational factors drive that outperformance?

The System Health score of 40 falls below the typical range of 50-75. What metrics are contributing to this low score, and what is the franchisor doing to improve system fundamentals?

Can you clarify how 'Protected Territory' differs from 'Exclusive Territory,' and what specific protections are offered if Quiznos opens a competing location within 5 miles?

The agreement lists 22 types of non-curable defaults compared to the typical range of 15-20. What are examples of the 2 additional non-curable defaults, and how do they affect franchisee security?

Regarding the renewal conditions requiring remodeling as capital expenditure—what is the typical cost of required remodeling, and is financing available from Quiznos?

The dispute resolution clause mandates arbitration within 50 miles of Denver, Colorado. If you operate outside this region, what are the practical implications for dispute resolution costs?

Personal guarantees are required from all owners with spousal acknowledgment. Does this guarantee extend to franchisor-initiated claims, or only franchisee breaches?

You must purchase from 8 designated vendor categories. Can you provide the complete list of authorized vendors, typical markups, and whether volume discounts are available based on system-wide purchasing?

The franchisor may prescribe maximum and minimum customer prices. How frequently are these price controls adjusted, and what flexibility exists for regional market variations?

With a non-compete clause of 2 years and 5 miles post-exit, what happens if you want to open a similar food concept within that radius after the franchise ends?

Given zero terminations in the past 3 years but 7.1% annual closures, how many units are currently struggling financially, and what early warning signals prompt franchisor intervention?

The technology fee is $340 per month. What systems are included, what is the contract term, and can you switch providers or renegotiate this fee?

Can you provide the complete 3-year unit history broken down by franchise start date, to understand retention rates for different cohorts of franchisees?

What is the average time to profitability for new Quiznos locations, and what percentage of franchisees achieve the Item 19 median sales figure within their first 2 years?

The 1-year renewal options have 5 conditions but typical QSR franchises have 7-9. What conditions are notably absent, and does this provide less franchisor leverage to enforce standards?

Are there any pending class action lawsuits or regulatory investigations involving Quiznos that may not yet appear in individual litigation records?

What specific metrics or Unit Economic data (labor %, COGS %, operating expenses %) can you share for a typical unit operating at median sales of $368,576?