Wild Bill's Soda Franchising, LLC

What specific circumstances led to the 2 unit closures in 2024? Were there operational, financial, or market-related factors?

The 9.5% 1-year exit rate exceeds the typical range for food and beverage franchises. What is the franchisor's assessment of why these units closed, and what retention strategies are being implemented?

Can you provide a detailed explanation of the 21 termination causes listed in the franchise agreement? Which specific default scenarios are most commonly enforced?

The initial term is 5 years with a 10-year total potential term, which is below the typical 15-20 year range. What is the rationale for the shorter contract duration, and does this align with typical renewal patterns?

The non-compete radius is 50 miles, which is above the typical range. How is this radius determined, and are there geographic exceptions or modifications available during negotiation?

What specific support and training services are included in the franchise package, given that the Support & Training score of 73 falls below the typical range of 83.75-99.0?

The franchise agreement requires exclusive purchases from franchisor-designated suppliers and makes the franchisor often the sole approved supplier. What are the specific markup percentages or pricing terms for these required purchases?

Can you clarify the 8 renewal conditions required for the single 5-year renewal option? What percentage of franchisees typically fail to meet these conditions?

The Contract Terms score of 53 falls below the typical range of 60.0-65.0. Are there opportunities to negotiate key contract terms, and if so, which terms are most commonly modified?

What is the System Health score of 48 reflecting, and what specific operational or financial metrics should prospective franchisees understand about current system performance?

You require minimum annual purchases of specified amounts of mugs and participation in at least 15 events per year per mobile stand. What happens if a franchisee cannot meet these minimums, and are there circumstances where these requirements are waived?

The franchise fee is $40,000 with a $10,000 transfer fee and a $6,000 renewal fee. Are there any other fees or costs not listed in Item 5 of the FDD that franchisees should anticipate?

Given the absence of Item 19 financial performance data, can the franchisor provide historical profitability data, average revenue figures, or case studies for comparable unit sizes and locations?

What is the breakdown of the 2 voluntary closures in 2024 between mobile stands and other unit types, and did any of these closures occur within the first 2 years of operation?

The renewal process requires completion of required maintenance and remodeling to current image standards without specification of costs. What is the typical cost range franchisees should budget for renewal-related improvements?

Can you explain the System Health score of 48, which falls below the typical 50.0-75.0 range? What specific challenges or weaknesses does this indicate?

Personal guarantees are required from all shareholders and spouses. Are there any circumstances where these personal guarantee requirements can be negotiated or limited?

Late payments accrue interest at the lesser of specified rates. What is the exact interest rate formula, and what is considered a late payment?

Has the franchisor faced any regulatory actions, health code violations, or product liability claims related to its soda or beverage products that are not reflected in litigation data?

What is the basis for the Ongoing Fees score of 65, which differs from the typical range of 62.0-62.0? Are there anticipated fee increases or changes to the fee structure planned?