Given the franchise fee of $55,000 is above typical range for casual dining, what additional benefits or support services justify this premium pricing compared to competitors?
#1
Why is the technology fee of $86.67 monthly significantly lower than the typical range of $90-$500 for casual dining franchises, and what systems or services are included?
#2
The system has only 1 operating unit—is this a newly launched franchise concept, and what is the franchisor's growth strategy and timeline for unit expansion?
#3
Can you provide the full Item 19 financial disclosure showing actual performance data for the single operating unit, including revenue, expenses, and profitability metrics?
#4
Average gross sales of $1,090,819 are below the typical casual dining range—is this unit underperforming, or does The Sports Bra operate a different business model than comparable casual dining franchises?
#5
What factors explain the zero turnover rate over 3 years? Is this because the system is too new to have experienced normal unit churn, or does it reflect strong unit economics and franchisee satisfaction?
#6
The renewal conditions list contains 9 requirements versus the typical 7-8—what are all 9 renewal conditions, and how stringent are the performance or financial thresholds for renewal approval?
#7
Regarding the 15 non-curable defaults in the termination clause, what specific operational failures trigger immediate termination without cure periods?
#8
The renewal fee is $13,750—is this in addition to the franchise fee, and are there any other costs (renovations, equipment upgrades, retraining) required to renew for a second 5-year term?
#9
Territory is protected but not exclusive—how does the franchisor define 'encroachment,' and can the franchisor open Company-owned units or authorize additional franchisees within your protected area?
#10
Can you clarify the contradiction in territory data showing 'PROTECTED' territory type but 'Territory Exclusive: False'—what exactly is and is not protected about the assigned territory?
#11
What specific kitchen equipment, furniture, food and beverage products, and branded items must be purchased only from approved vendors versus franchisor-approved suppliers?
#12
Can you provide a complete breakdown of all 8 categories of items that must be purchased under franchisor specifications, including typical monthly costs for each category?
#13
The support and training score of 87 is below the typical range for casual dining—what specific training, ongoing support, and marketing assistance is provided during the initial period and ongoing?
#14
Given zero litigation history, can you explain why the Risk Factors score of 80 is above typical range (61.0-78.5)? What specific risk factors are elevating this score?
#15
Has the single current unit been operating profitably since opening, and if so, since what year did it launch?
#16
The spouse consent clause extends personal guaranties—in what specific circumstances would a spouse's consent be required, and what obligations does the spouse assume?
#17
What is the actual range of initial investment costs (including equipment, real estate, working capital, and franchise fee) needed to open a Sports Bra location?
#18
Are there any master franchise or area development opportunities available, or is expansion limited to single-unit franchises only?
#19
If the 10-day cure period for nonpayment of fees is not met, can the franchisor immediately terminate, or is there a grace period or mediation requirement before termination takes effect?
#20