The Paterson Center charges a royalty fee of 0.0% flat fee (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 The Paterson Center franchise is approximately 0.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 0.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $18000/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

The Paterson Center has been involved in 1 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the The Paterson Center franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

The Paterson Center offers non-exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement does not include encroachment protection. Franchisees retain online sales rights for their territory.

The Paterson Center currently operates 98 locations (2025 FDD) (88 franchised, 10 company-owned). The system grew by 21.0% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 121.7%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for The Paterson Center is 3.1% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

The Paterson Center 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 The Paterson Center is 3 years (2025 FDD). The total potential term is 3 years.

The Paterson Center's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 0 years within 0 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

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

The Paterson Center provides 169 hours of initial training over approximately 26 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

The Paterson Center does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.