Scout Guide charges a royalty fee of 10.0% of gross sales (2024 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 Scout Guide franchise is approximately 10.0% of gross sales (2024 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a $175/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Scout Guide has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2024 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Scout Guide franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2024 FDD).

Scout Guide offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2024 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

Scout Guide currently operates 95 locations (2024 FDD) (94 franchised, 1 company-owned). The system grew by 6.7% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 8.7%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Scout Guide is 7.4% (2024 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

Scout Guide does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2024 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 Scout Guide is 5 years (2024 FDD). The total potential term is 5 years.

Scout Guide's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 25 miles of the former location (2024 FDD).

Yes, Scout Guide's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2024 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Scout Guide provides 13 hours of initial training (2024 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Scout Guide does not provide site selection assistance (2024 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.