Tide Laundromat

Of the 3 units transferred in 2025, what were the reasons for the transfers and were they voluntary owner-initiated sales or franchisor-facilitated transitions?

Can you explain the specific justification for the advertising fund rate of 4.0%, which is double the typical range of 1.0-2.0% for similar franchises?

The monthly technology fee of $750 exceeds typical fees by $150-600 per month. What specific technology services and systems does this fee cover?

Given the extremely small system size of 8 units, how does the franchisor justify the transfer fee of $25,000 compared to industry standards of $7,500-15,000?

Can you provide detailed Item 19 financial performance data including the number of reporting units, average revenues by unit age, and profitability metrics to validate the median gross sales figure of $1,116,565?

The non-compete radius of 5 miles is significantly narrower than the typical 25-40 miles for this franchise type. How is this shorter radius justified, and has it created encroachment issues?

With zero litigation cases reported, can you confirm whether the franchisor has faced any regulatory investigations, compliance issues, or disputes that were resolved outside of court?

What are the specific 5 renewal conditions referenced in the contract, and how stringent is the enforcement of 'substantial compliance' for renewal eligibility?

The renewal fee appears to equal 50% of the then-current initial franchise fee. If the initial fee increases significantly, could renewal fees become prohibitively expensive?

Can you detail the 8 product categories and designated suppliers that franchisees must purchase from exclusively? What percentage of operating costs do these mandatory purchases represent?

The contract includes 16 non-curable defaults. Can you provide specific examples of these non-curable breaches and whether any franchisee has faced termination for these violations?

How does the franchisor control maximum and minimum pricing for products and services, and what flexibility do franchisees have to adjust pricing based on local market conditions?

All disputes require binding arbitration in Cincinnati, Ohio. What is the typical cost and timeline for arbitration cases, and are there any examples of disputes that were arbitrated?

Personal guarantees are required from all owners and spouses. If a franchise fails, what is the extent of franchisor collection efforts against personal guarantees?

With 166.7% unit growth in 1 year, what is the franchisor's expansion strategy and timeline for the next 3-5 years, and what support systems are in place for rapid growth?

Given the bottom quartile sales of $924,897, what factors contribute to the performance dispersion among units, and how does the franchisor support underperforming locations?

The 72-hour cure period for health/safety violations is notably short. Can you provide examples of violations that have triggered this clause and outcomes?

Renewal fee equals 50% of then-current initial franchise fee. What has been the historical trajectory of initial franchise fee increases, and what is the projected renewal fee estimate for a 10-year renewal in year 10?