Can you provide details on the 1 litigation case where Sandbox VR was plaintiff? What was the nature of the dispute and resolution?
#1
Can you explain the circumstances of the 1 case where Sandbox VR was defendant? How was it resolved and what does it indicate about franchisor-franchisee relations?
#2
Your median gross sales of 136,775 are significantly below category norms. What factors contribute to this performance gap, and what does this mean for franchisee profitability expectations?
#3
Why is the transfer fee of 25,000 nearly 40% higher than the category typical range of 8,937.5-18,437.5? What costs does this cover?
#4
Your 5.0% royalty rate is below the category typical range of 6.0-8.0%. Is there a reason for this lower rate, and are there any circumstances where it could increase?
#5
The non-compete radius of 5 miles is significantly narrower than the typical 10.0-25.0 miles for this category. What protection does this provide against competition from former franchisees?
#6
The termination clause lists 17 non-curable defaults and only 4 curable defaults. Can you provide the complete list of non-curable defaults and explain why curable defaults are so limited?
#7
What is included in the 1.5% monthly (18% annual) interest charged on late royalty payments, and when does this interest accrue?
#8
The franchise agreement requires you to purchase or lease operating assets from franchisor-designated suppliers. Can you provide examples of these suppliers and their pricing relative to market alternatives?
#9
What is the minimum royalty requirement referenced in the financial obligations section, and what happens if monthly sales fall below the threshold needed to meet it?
#10
Personal guarantees are required from owners with joint and several liability. Are there any circumstances where this liability can be limited or released after a certain period of successful operation?
#11
With 36 current units and only 9 more than 3 years ago, what is the franchise system's growth trajectory and pipeline of signed development agreements?
#12
Given zero unit exits over 3 years, can you provide franchisee satisfaction data, renewal rates, and any anecdotal feedback from existing franchisees?
#13
Your renewal conditions count of 4 is below the typical 6.0-8.0. What renewal conditions are included, and are there additional requirements beyond these 4?
#14
The renewal fee is 12,500. Is this fee applied for each 5-year renewal option, and are there any circumstances where renewal could be denied?
#15
Technology fee is 167 per month. What technology systems and services does this cover, and have these fees increased in the past or are they subject to adjustment?
#16
Can you explain the category risk factors score of 48, which falls below the typical 69.25-80.0 range? What specific risks are driving this lower score?
#17
What is the process and timeline for franchisor approval of location candidates, and are there any exclusivity provisions protecting existing franchisees' territories?
#18
Item 19 financial performance data is provided. How many units reported sales data, what was the reporting period, and were there significant outliers excluded from the median/average calculations?
#19