The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill

The transfer fee of $29,500 is approximately 50% higher than the typical range for fast casual restaurants. What services and support does the franchisor provide to facilitate franchise transfers, and why is the fee structured at this level?

Your system grew 35% in one year (57 to 77 units) and has a 3-year compound annual growth rate of 35.4%, significantly above the category norm. What is driving this accelerated growth, and what is the franchisor's expansion plan for the next 3-5 years?

There is 1 pending litigation case with the franchisor listed as defendant. Can you describe the nature of this case, the parties involved, and the expected timeline for resolution?

The termination rate of 1.3% exceeds the typical range for your category. What are the primary reasons franchisees have been terminated, and how does the franchisor enforce termination clauses?

Your transfer rate of 7.8% is notably higher than the category typical range. What percentage of transfers are driven by franchisee choice versus franchisor-initiated transfers, and what is the typical time to complete a transfer?

The initial contract term of 35 years and renewal option of 35 years (70 years total potential) far exceed the typical 10-year initial and 5-10 year renewal terms in fast casual. What is the rationale for such an extended commitment, and are there any early termination provisions without penalty?

Average unit sales are $2,052,875, above the category average. Can you break down this figure by unit age (newer versus established units) and location type (urban, suburban, etc.)?

Your monthly technology fee of $50 is substantially lower than the category norm of $200-$500. What systems and technology services are included at this rate, and are there any additional technology costs or upgrades available?

What specific support and training mechanisms have enabled the system to grow from 31 to 77 units in 3 years while maintaining relatively low closure rates?

The franchise agreement specifies binding arbitration in Palm Beach County, Florida for all disputes. How many disputes have been arbitrated through this process, and what were the outcomes?

Can you provide detailed Item 19 financial performance data broken down by unit age, location type, and whether the franchisee is a multi-unit or single-unit operator?

With a non-compete clause of 2 years and 10 miles, how aggressively does the franchisor enforce this, and have there been cases where franchisees have violated this post-termination or post-sale?

The bottom quartile sales of $1,164,461 still exceed the typical range, suggesting strong baseline performance across all units. What percentage of your units are in the bottom quartile, and what factors most influence underperformance?

The system had 2 unit closures and 1 termination in 2024. Can you provide specific details on each of these exits, including location, reason for exit, and timeline?

What is the franchisee approval and selection process, and have qualification standards changed as the system has rapidly expanded?

Are there any circumstances under which the franchisor can encroach on protected territory or open company-owned units within a franchisee's exclusive territory?

The renewal fee is $2,500 for a 35-year renewal option. Are there any conditions under which renewal might be denied, and what is the franchisee's obligation if a renewal is not approved?

Given the rapid growth trajectory, what infrastructure investments has the franchisor made in supply chain, quality assurance, and franchisee support to manage scaling?

Can you clarify the exit and closure procedures, including any franchisor options to repurchase units, and what ongoing obligations franchisees have post-closure or post-transfer?

What disputes or complaints have been filed by franchisees against the franchisor in the past 3 years outside of the pending litigation case?