Surf City Squeeze is a juice and smoothie franchise with 63 total units (62 franchised, 1 company-owned) as of November 2024. The system has been declining over the past three years, dropping from 70 units in 2022 to 63 in 2024. Investment ranges from $69,410 to $390,000 depending on location type (non-traditional vs traditional). The franchise fee is $30,000 for traditional locations and $7,500 for non-traditional. Ongoing fees include a 6% royalty (minimum $300/week) and up to 4% advertising fund (currently 1%). Key concerns include no exclusive territory protection, system decline, and no financial performance representations in Item 19. The franchisor explicitly reserves the right to compete with franchisees and operate similar concepts nearby. Renewal requires signing a general release and potential remodeling.
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