Surf City Squeeze charges a royalty fee of 6.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Surf City Squeeze franchise is approximately 10.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 4.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $75/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Surf City Squeeze has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Surf City Squeeze franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Surf City Squeeze offers non-exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement does not include encroachment protection. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Surf City Squeeze currently operates 63 locations (2025 FDD) (62 franchised, 1 company-owned). The system contracted by 3.1% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -3.5%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Surf City Squeeze is 6.2% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

Surf City Squeeze does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

The initial franchise agreement term for Surf City Squeeze is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 15 years.

Surf City Squeeze's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 10 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Surf City Squeeze's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Surf City Squeeze provides 80 hours of initial training over approximately 2 weeks (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Surf City Squeeze provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.