Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
Our affiliate, NextMortgage, LLC, is an approved supplier of mortgage lending services for clients of our franchisees.
Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?
YesItem 11
We have created franchise advisory committees composed of franchisees, which advise us on certain System issues, which currently include marketing, charity, technology, education, growth and culture.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
In our fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, neither we nor our affiliates derived revenue, rebates or other material consideration from required purchases or leases by our franchisees.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We receive payments from certain approved and designated suppliers, calculated as a percentage of total purchases (between 3% and 25%, depending on the supplier); these franchisee purchases are optional.
Item 8 gives this proportion in one of two shapes: separate percentages for establishing the business and for operating it, or one figure covering "establishing and operating" together. Where they are separate, answer with the operating percentage; where the passage gives only the combined figure, answer with that. What percentage of the franchisee's purchases must come from designated or approved suppliers?
3Item 8
of all purchases and leases for operating your Office, we estimate that approximately 3% to 8% will be for required purchases and leases.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 6
Supplier Our costs and expenses As incurred If you ask us to approve a Review Fee supplier, you must reimburse us for any expenses we reasonably incur in inspecting the supplier’s premises, checking the supplier’s credentials, or testing the product.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you wish to purchase any goods or services from a supplier not on our approved or designated supplier lists you must notify us in writing and, upon our request, provide us with product specifications, sample products, and/or information about the supplier.