Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control

Given the system has grown from 1 to 5 units in 3 years, can you provide the specific opening dates for each franchise unit to better understand the growth trajectory and whether all units have been operating long enough to provide reliable performance data?

The transfer fee of $24,750 is significantly higher than typical for this category. What specific services or franchisor approvals justify this fee, and is there flexibility in negotiating this amount for new franchisees?

With zero turnover reported across all periods, can you clarify whether any franchisees have exited the system through sale to third parties, owner retirement, or other means not captured in the transfer rate metric?

The bottom quartile sales figure of $603,527 exceeds typical ranges, suggesting strong performance even among lower-performing units. What accounts for this exceptionally strong financial performance across the board?

What is the reporting rate for Item 19 financial performance data—how many of the 5 current units are included in the median and average sales figures, and what timeframe do these figures represent?

Can you provide specific details about what support, training, or competitive advantages have driven the 150% unit growth in the past year, and whether this growth rate is sustainable?

The non-compete clause restricts activity within 25 miles and 2 years post-termination. How is the 25-mile radius measured (from the franchisee's territory center, service area boundary, or business location), and has this restriction been enforced in any past situations?

Personal guarantees are required from all owners and spouses under the indemnification clause. Are there any circumstances under which the franchisor has waived or modified personal guarantee requirements for franchisees?

Given that binding arbitration is mandated in New Castle County, Delaware, and class action suits are waived, what was the rationale for selecting Delaware and have any franchisees raised concerns about dispute resolution costs or accessibility?

Of the 5 current franchisees, how many are still operating in their original territory, and has the franchisor granted any encroachment exceptions or allowed overlapping service areas?

What are the specific ongoing support services included in the 2.0% ad fund and $230 technology fee, and how has the franchisor invested these funds to support franchisee growth?

Can you clarify whether the zero termination and non-renewal rates indicate that no franchisees have declined renewal, or whether all franchisees to date have renewed or their initial terms have not yet expired?

The renewal fee is $12,375. Are there any increases to royalty rates, ad fund contributions, or other terms upon renewal, and what is the franchisee's option if they wish not to renew?

With only 5 units currently operating, how does the franchisor ensure consistent quality control, territory protection, and brand standards across the system?

The investment cost score of 73 is slightly below the typical range. What specific factors or costs contribute to this below-range score, and are there opportunities to reduce initial franchise investment?

Ongoing fees score of 61 is below typical range. What additional or variable costs beyond the stated royalty rate, ad fund, and technology fee should franchisees anticipate?

Have any disputes arisen between the franchisor and franchisees that went through the mediation and arbitration process, and if so, what were the general outcomes?

What percentage of the current 5 franchisees are in their initial 10-year term versus renewal periods, and what retention rate is the franchisor targeting for renewals?

Given the system's very recent growth, do you have financial performance data from franchisees who have operated for the full 10-year initial term, or are all current units less than 10 years old?