Roof Scientist

Can you provide details on the 1 pending litigation case, including the nature of the claim and expected resolution timeline?

Why is the monthly technology fee of $850 more than 40% higher than the typical range for home services franchises, and what specific technology and services does this cover?

Given the system expanded from 1 unit to 4 units in just 3 years, what are the franchisor's near-term growth projections, and how many new units are currently in development?

The agreement lists 28 termination causes compared to a typical range of 14-21. Can you explain the most common or significant termination causes that have been used historically?

Since territory is protected but not exclusive, can you clarify what prevents the franchisor from adding other Roof Scientist units in my territory?

The agreement requires 10 renewal conditions compared to a typical range of 6-9. What specific conditions have been most challenging for franchisees to meet at renewal?

What is the minimum monthly royalty of $300 based on, and at what revenue level does the 7% royalty rate exceed this minimum floor?

Can you provide contact information for the 3 other existing franchisees so I can discuss their actual operating performance and satisfaction with the system?

The non-compete is 2 years within 25 miles of 'any franchised business territory.' If the franchisor adds units to my area, would this expand the radius where I cannot compete?

Why has the system never experienced a unit termination or closure in 3 years—is there data available on franchisees who left through non-renewal or voluntary exit?

What percentage of the $850 monthly technology fee is allocated to customer acquisition/digital marketing versus software licensing and support?

Are the 10 renewal conditions structured as requirements that must be met, or are they negotiable in the renewal discussion?

The franchise fee is $59,900. What is included in initial training, and how long is the ramp-up period before reaching the average gross sales of $525,961?

Can you break down the Item 19 financial performance data by franchisee experience level (start-up vs. established) to understand if the $525,961 average is realistic for new franchisees?

The $10,000 transfer fee applies to changing franchise ownership. Are there additional franchisor approval requirements or costs beyond this fee?

Since the franchise has only 4 units, how is the 2% advertising fund managed and deployed, and is there a minimum pool size before marketing initiatives launch?

What is the franchisor's policy if a franchisee fails to meet the remodeling or updates requirement listed as a renewal condition?

Can you clarify which of the 8 mandatory purchase categories allow price competition between approved suppliers, and which are exclusive to the franchisor?

Investment costs score 62 versus a typical range of 74-75 for home services franchises. What are the total startup costs including equipment, inventory, working capital, and real estate?

The score for risk factors is 78, above the typical range of 58-76. What specific operational or financial risks does the franchisor identify in the FDD?