Studio Pilates International

What specific services or deliverables does the $1,700 monthly technology fee cover, and how is this fee calculated or adjusted annually?

Can you provide detailed performance data for the 8 units that opened in the past year, including their average sales, profitability, and time to break-even?

Why is the total potential contract term 10 years compared to the typical 15-20 years in this category, and what are the conditions under which the franchise relationship could end before 10 years?

Given the 8.0% royalty rate exceeds the typical 6.0-7.5% range, what additional services or support justify the higher royalty structure?

Can you explain the rationale behind the $25,000 transfer fee, which is approximately 47% higher than the typical range of $10,000-$17,138.50?

How many of the current 12 units are franchisee-owned versus company-owned or otherwise controlled by the franchisor?

What is the average time to profitability for Studio Pilates franchisees, and what percentage of franchisees have achieved the reported average sales of $649,212?

As a young franchise system, do you have any historical data on franchisee satisfaction, renewal rates, or reasons why units might not renew at the end of their 10-year term?

The non-compete clause restricts franchisees for 2 years within 10 miles of their location and all other franchise locations—can you clarify the geographic scope if the system expands significantly?

Can you provide the full list of the 12 immediate termination events mentioned in the termination clause, beyond the 3 curable defaults?

Regarding the transfer restrictions and 21-day right of first refusal, if a franchisee receives a third-party offer, does the franchisor have the option to match terms or must it exercise the right on identical terms?

The arbitration clause specifies JAMS offices in New York or nearest to the franchisor's principal office—where is the franchisor's principal office located, and what would arbitration costs typically be?

Personal guarantees are required from principals—does this include personal liability for operational decisions, or is it limited to financial obligations only?

What approved suppliers are available for the 5 mandatory purchase categories (reformers, audio-visual equipment, CCTV, computers, and related supplies), and are franchisees required to use franchisor-supplied equipment or can they source from approved third parties?

How does the franchisor determine which equipment, supplies, or services are 'approved' for franchisee use, and what is the process for a franchisee to request approval for alternative vendors?

Given the rapid unit expansion of 140% in the past year, what is the franchisor's growth strategy for the next 3-5 years, and could this impact the exclusivity of existing territories?

Are there any pending litigation cases, regulatory investigations, or complaints from franchisees that are not reflected in the 0 cases reported, particularly regarding territory encroachment or fee disputes?

What is the average unit volume (AUV) across all reporting units, and what percentage of current franchisees exceed the median gross sales of $488,928?

Can you provide copies of 3-5 signed unit-level franchise agreements and Item 19 financial performance representations so I can have them reviewed by my franchise attorney?

What support, training, and marketing assistance does the franchisor provide to new franchisees during the initial ramp-up period, given the high monthly technology fee of $1,700?