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Can you provide specific details on the one unit closure in 2024, including reasons for closure and whether the franchisee received buyback assistance?

What services and support are included in the $750 monthly technology fee, and how is this justified relative to competitors typically charging $100-500?

How do you justify the 15% royalty rate when the typical range for business services franchises is 6-10%? What additional value do franchisees receive?

Given that reported median gross sales are $107,712, what are the typical operating costs, net profit margins, and break-even timelines for franchisees?

Can you explain why the non-compete radius is 100 miles when the typical range for this category is 10-50 miles, and how does this protect franchisees from encroachment?

The franchise agreement does not include encroachment protection despite offering exclusive territories. What prevents the franchisor from establishing competing units nearby?

What minimum annual quotas are specified in Attachment B, and what happens if a franchisee fails to meet them beyond the stated termination policies?

Can you provide examples of the 17 non-curable defaults listed in the termination clause that could result in immediate termination without opportunity to cure?

What is the average time to profitability for new franchisees, and do you have data on the 3 units that ceased operations via 'other' reasons in 2023?

Why must all disputes be resolved through arbitration in Flagler County, Florida, and what are the typical costs franchisees incur for arbitration proceedings?

How many units have failed to renew at the end of their initial 10-year term, and what were the primary reasons for non-renewal?

The 10% late fee plus 1.5% monthly interest (18% annually) for late payments is substantial. Are there any grace periods or negotiation flexibility on this policy?

Can you detail the 5 categories of products and services that must be purchased exclusively from franchisor-approved suppliers, and how pricing is controlled?

What specific training and ongoing support do franchisees receive, particularly given the above-average royalty and technology fees?

Given the transfer rate of 6.4% significantly exceeds the typical 0-5.18% range, what percentage of these transfers were voluntary versus franchisor-directed?

Are there any performance metrics or profitability thresholds tied to the territory exclusivity rights, or can the franchisor reduce territory size during the term?

How many personal guarantees are typically required, and does the indemnification clause extend to actions taken by franchisor-approved suppliers?

Can you explain the three units that 'ceased operations via other reasons' in 2023, and whether these involved franchisor intervention or franchisee decisions?

What is the actual cost of the renewal fee ($5,000) relative to franchise fee ($49,750) in percentage terms, and are there any other renewal-related costs?

Have there been any disputes over territory boundaries or franchise location approval decisions, and if so, how were they resolved?