Tio Juan's Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

Can you explain the 2 unit closures that occurred in 2024 and what factors led to those exits?

What support or interventions does the franchisor provide to struggling units before closure becomes necessary?

Given the exit rate of 8.7% exceeds the typical range for casual dining franchises, what is the franchisor's assessment of unit performance and system stability?

The territory is non-exclusive with no encroachment protection. Can the franchisor or other franchisees open new Tio Juan's locations within my territory?

With a transfer rate of 8.0% (above typical range), what is the process for transferring a franchise, and are there restrictions on who can purchase a transferred unit?

The territory score of 50 is below typical range. What specifically defines your territory, and what recourse do you have if the franchisor allows encroachment?

Can you provide the contact information for current and former franchisees, particularly those who closed units or transferred their franchises in the past 3 years?

What are the specific financial performance expectations, and how does the $2,112,667 median gross sales figure translate to net operating income for a typical unit?

The Personal Guarantee clause requires all equity holders with 5% or more interest to personally guarantee all obligations. How does this impact my personal liability if the franchise fails?

What are the 5 categories of supplier restrictions, and which suppliers (if any) are franchisor-owned or affiliated? What is the markup structure for required purchases?

Can you provide specific details on the franchisor's Item 19 disclosures, including average unit volumes by franchisee tenure and location type?

Are there any pending disputes with current franchisees or suppliers that are not yet reflected in official litigation records?

What training and ongoing support does the franchisor provide, given the Support & Training score of 100/100?

How does the franchisor determine when to require adherence to 'suggested' operational standards, and what happens if a franchisee does not comply?

With net unit growth of -8.0% over the past year, what is the franchisor's growth strategy and timeline for system expansion?

What are the specific renewal fees and requirements at the end of the initial 10-year term?

Can you explain why the System Health score of 15/100 is significantly below the typical range for casual dining franchises?

Are there any franchisees currently operating at a loss, and what is the average break-even timeline for new units?

What protections exist if the franchisor modifies operational requirements, supplier mandates, or other terms after I sign the franchise agreement?

How are advertising fund contributions used, and can franchisees access detailed accounting of ad fund expenditures?