16 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
The total initial investment to open a Sculpture Hospitality franchise ranges from $46K to $65K (2025 FDD). This includes the franchise fee, equipment, build-out, inventory, and working capital needed before opening.
View full investment analysisThe initial franchise fee for Sculpture Hospitality is $25K (2025 FDD). This one-time fee is paid to the franchisor when signing the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the brand, systems, and initial training.
View full investment analysisData sourced from the Sculpture Hospitality 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
No, Sculpture Hospitality does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2025 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisSculpture Hospitality charges a royalty fee of 8.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.
View full fees analysisThe total ongoing fee rate for a Sculpture Hospitality franchise is approximately 10.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $55/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisSculpture Hospitality has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the Sculpture Hospitality franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisSculpture Hospitality offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.
View full territory analysisSculpture Hospitality currently operates 189 locations (2025 FDD) (179 franchised, 10 company-owned). The system contracted by 1.6% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -4.2%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Sculpture Hospitality is 6.3% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.
View full growth analysisSculpture Hospitality does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
View full financials analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for Sculpture Hospitality is 3 years (2025 FDD). The total potential term is 3 years.
View full contract analysisSculpture Hospitality's post-termination non-compete clause lasts 2 years after termination or expiration (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisYes, Sculpture Hospitality's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.
View full legal analysisSculpture Hospitality provides 76 hours of initial training (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.
View full support analysisSculpture Hospitality does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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