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Can you provide detailed information about the 1 litigation case initiated by the franchisor in the past 3 years, including the nature of the dispute, parties involved, and outcome or current status?

What were the specific circumstances of the 8 unit closures in 2022 compared to the 3 in 2023 and 2024—were there external factors that improved retention?

Given the Financial Performance score of 40/100 (below the typical 45-60 range), why does the franchisor not provide Item 19 financial performance data to prospective franchisees?

Your 3-year growth rate of 3.7% CAGR is below the typical 4.7-33.0% range for pet service franchises. What is your strategy to accelerate unit growth?

The Technology Fee of $14.95 monthly is unusually low compared to the typical $129-$500 range. What technology services and support are included at this rate, and are there additional technology costs not listed?

Can you explain why the Franchise Fee of $59,900 is at the high end of typical for this category while the Technology Fee is at the low end?

Can you provide specific examples of the 8 curable defaults and 18 non-curable defaults referenced in the termination clause, and clarify how quickly the franchisor has exercised immediate termination for non-curable defaults?

The non-compete clause restricts franchisees from operating dog training services in the trade area and any other areas where they operated for 2 years post-termination. How is compliance with this enforced, and have there been disputes?

Have any franchisees challenged the personal guarantees required from all owners and spouses, and what has been the franchisor's experience enforcing these guarantees?

What support and services justify the above-average Support & Training score of 95/100, and how are these delivered to franchisees across different regions?

Of the 3 total litigation cases, can you disclose the nature of the case initiated by the franchisor and explain the franchisor's litigation strategy?

The Transfer Fee of $5,000 is notably lower than typical ($5,750-$15,000). Are there additional costs associated with transferring a franchise that are not reflected in this fee?

What is the historical approval rate for franchise transfers, and have any transfers been denied in the past 3 years?

Can you provide examples of successful franchisees and their financial performance, particularly given the low Financial Performance category score of 40/100?

Are there specific market conditions or franchisee characteristics that correlate with the closures and terminations recorded in your unit history?

What happens to the territory if a franchisee terminates or closes—is it immediately available for sale to a new franchisee or held by the franchisor?

The renewal fee is listed as $0. Are there any other costs associated with renewing a franchise agreement after the initial 10-year term expires?

Can you provide a breakdown of the 4 transferred units in 2023 and 5 in 2024—were these internal transfers to existing franchisees or sales to new owners?

Given the 2-year non-compete with undefined geographic mileage radius, how are disputes over geographic scope determined and resolved?

What changes or improvements have been made to the franchise system in the past 3 years to improve the unit growth rate from the current 3.7% CAGR?