Franchise Distress Signals
Composite distress scoring across 6,000+ franchise systems. Detect declining units, rising terminations, non-renewals, transfers, fee increases, and Item 19 removal — all warning signs of franchise system stress.
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How We Detect Distress
Declining Units
Year-over-year decline in franchised unit count indicates franchisee exits and stalled growth.
Rising Terminations
Termination rate above 10% of total units suggests franchisor-franchisee relationship problems.
Rising Non-Renewals
Non-renewal rate above 5% signals franchisees choosing not to reinvest in the system.
Rising Transfers
High transfer rates (8%+) often indicate distress sales — franchisees exiting for other opportunities.
Fee Increases
Franchise fee hikes while units decline suggest desperation pricing from a struggling franchisor.
Investment Expansion
Investment range increases without revenue growth may indicate hidden cost escalation.
Item 19 Removal
Removal of financial performance representations often hides weak unit economics.
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