Seniors Blue Book charges a royalty fee of 6.0% 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.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Seniors Blue Book franchise is approximately 7.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 1.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $138/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Seniors Blue Book has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Seniors Blue Book franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Seniors Blue Book offers protected 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 rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

Seniors Blue Book currently operates 19 locations (2025 FDD) (12 franchised, 7 company-owned). The system contracted by 5.0% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -4.8%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Seniors Blue Book is 10.5% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

The initial franchise agreement term for Seniors Blue Book is 7 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 17 years.

Seniors Blue Book's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 100 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Seniors Blue Book's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Seniors Blue Book provides 76 hours of initial training over approximately 2 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Seniors Blue Book 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.