Soccer Shots

The franchise has 5 total litigation cases with 1 filed against the franchisor in the past 3 years—significantly above the typical range for this category. Can you provide details about the nature of these cases, their outcomes, and any systemic issues they may reflect?

Your initial term is 5 years compared to the typical 10-year initial term in this category. What is the business rationale for the shorter term, and how does this affect long-term unit stability and franchisor commitment?

Median Gross Sales of 180,581 are substantially below the category typical range of 220,751-932,159. What factors contribute to this lower performance, and how representative is this figure across different geographic markets or unit maturity stages?

Your franchise fee of 36,500 is below the typical range of 40,000-55,000, and transfer fee of 7,300 is also below the typical range of 7,400-20,000. Are these fees intentionally positioned to be competitive, and do lower fees correlate with reduced support or resources?

Support & Training scores 73, below the typical range of 78.25-97.75. What specific training and ongoing support do franchisees receive, and how is this support structured differently from competitors in the category?

Contract Terms score 68, above the typical range of 60.0-65.0. Can you explain the specific contract provisions that contribute to this higher score and how they may impact franchisee flexibility?

The non-compete restriction requires 2 years / 25 miles post-termination, and spouses are required to execute confidentiality and non-competition agreements. How strictly is this enforced, and are there documented cases where franchisees have challenged or negotiated these terms?

Personal guarantees are required from all owners with 5% or more interest, and you must indemnify the franchisor for claims. Can you clarify the scope and limits of this indemnification obligation, and are there scenarios where the indemnification would not apply?

Transfer fee of 7,300 is notably lower than category typical range. What is included in the transfer process, and are there additional undisclosed costs franchisees typically encounter when transferring units?

You have 13 documented termination causes, below the typical range of 15-22. What are the primary grounds for termination, and how frequently have terminations been enforced versus used as negotiating leverage?

Financial Performance score is 47, significantly below the typical range of 54.0-60.0. Are there specific unit types, locations, or operational models that perform substantially better or worse than the median, and if so, how should prospective franchisees evaluate fit?

Disputes proceed to binding arbitration with class action and jury trial waivers after 90-day mediation. Has arbitration been used to resolve franchisor-franchisee disputes, and what were the outcomes? What is the average cost of pursuing arbitration?

Transfer rate is 3.5% annually while termination rate is only 0.3%. What explains this significant disparity—are units being transferred due to underperformance, or for other reasons? What is the typical buyer profile for transferred units?

The franchise has grown 18 net units in the past year (5.8% growth). Is this growth rate accelerating or decelerating, and what geographic markets are driving expansion versus contraction?

Renewal fee is 5,000. How does this compare to initial franchise fees or ongoing royalties over a renewal period, and what conditions must be met to renew beyond the initial 5-year term?

One unit was closed and one was terminated in 2024, compared to 3 closures and 1 termination in 2023. What caused these specific units to exit, and are there early warning indicators franchisees should monitor?

Average Gross Sales of 242,559 are only marginally above the median of 180,581, indicating high variance. What is the standard deviation or range of unit revenues, and what factors most strongly correlate with top-performing units?

You offer exclusive territory with encroachment protection. How is territory defined (by geography, facility type, capacity), and what remedies are available if the franchisor or another franchisee encroaches?

Have any franchisees pursued legal action related to the non-compete clause, territory exclusivity, or post-term restrictions? If so, what were the outcomes and any modifications to these clauses?

The litigation data shows 5 total cases but only 1 in the past 3 years. What types of claims were brought in the older cases, and have recent legal or operational changes reduced dispute frequency?