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Franchisor questionnaire

Tell Ironwood Investment Group Limited what you require from a prospective
franchisee. We use your answers to assess and introduce suitable candidates and
coordinate discussions.

IIGL-FRQ-001 | Version 1.0 | Confidential when completed

To be completed by the franchisor or an authorised representative. Tick all applicable options unless instructed otherwise. Use
N/A where a question does not apply. State currency and whether quoted amounts include VAT.

1 Brand

2 Franchisee selection criteria

3 Fees

4 Premises

5 Training, support

6 Intermediary instructions

Step 1 of 6

Brand & opportunity profile

To be completed by the franchisor or an authorised representative.

Franchisor details

Trading / franchise brand name

Legal company name

Company registration number / country

Website

Registered / business address

Contact name and job title

Email address

Telephone number

Date completed / reference

Opportunity type

What opportunity is available?

New franchiseExisting outlet transferArea developmentMaster franchise

Business sector, concept and available locations / territories

Step 2 of 6

Franchisee selection criteria

Set out the minimum standards and the profile of your ideal operator.

Experience, involvement & eligibility

Required business / sector experience, qualifications and personal qualities

Preferred ownership and operating model

Owner-operatorInvestor with managerCompany / partnershipMulti-unit operator

Required time commitment, management involvement and staffing experience

Eligibility checks / evidence required (e.g. references, funding or right to work)

Restrictions, competing interests or circumstances that would prevent approval

Financial requirements

Minimum liquid funds / own cash contribution

Minimum net worth, if required

Estimated total investment range

Working capital reserve required

External finance permitted?

YesNoSubject to approval

Funding conditions and evidence required; currency / VAT basis for above amounts

Step 3 of 6

Fees & business transfer terms

Give indicative terms and explain what is included or excluded.

Commercial requirements

Initial franchise / licence fee

Royalty rate and calculation basis

Marketing / advertising contribution

Other recurring fees (IT, support, etc.)

Agreement term / renewal fee

Transfer / approval / training fees

Investment breakdown: fit-out, equipment, stock, deposits and exclusions

Sales targets, minimum fees, guarantees and other financial commitments

Existing business transfer

Complete if applicable.

Outlet address / seller contact

Indicative price / valuation basis

Assets included, stock valuation, liabilities and obligations to be assumed

Transfer conditions: lease consent, staff arrangements, refurbishment and approvals

Trading records available and access conditions (e.g. accounts, sales, lease)

Step 4 of 6

Premises & operating standards

Describe the site requirements and the standards a franchisee must meet.

Location & property requirements

Preferred areas, catchment, exclusivity and territory boundaries

Required floor area / frontage

Lease length / tenure requirements

Site criteria: footfall, access, parking, utilities, extraction and layout

Site approval process, fit-out specifications and required permissions / licences

Day-to-day operation

Staffing levels, management structure, opening hours and franchisee duties

Approved suppliers, mandatory products, purchasing terms and stock standards

Brand, service, quality, safety and audit requirements

Required systems, sales reporting, insurance and performance measures

Step 5 of 6

Training, support & approval

Explain your franchise package and the steps from introduction to opening.

Training & franchisor support

Initial training: who attends, duration, location, cost and completion criteria

What the franchise package includes: equipment, manuals, systems and materials

Opening support, ongoing visits, marketing and refresher training

Selection process & timescales

Approval stages, interviews, meetings, decision-maker and required documents

Expected time from introduction to approval

Expected time from approval to opening

Deposits, payment stages, refund conditions and key milestones

Other requirements, deal-breakers or information Ironwood should know

If other, please specify

Step 6 of 6

Intermediary instructions & declaration

Confirm how Ironwood may use your information and introduce candidates.

Instructions to Ironwood Investment Group Limited

Ironwood identifies candidates and coordinates introductions. The relevant parties retain responsibility for approvals and terms. This questionnaire does not create a binding agency appointment or a commitment to a franchise or transfer.

May Ironwood introduce prospective franchisees?

YesNoContact us first

Information sharing with candidates (tick all permitted options)

Brand / opportunity summaryCriteria and feesOnly after NDASeek approval each time

Confidential information / restrictions and NDA requirements

Preferred contact method / suitable times

Authority valid until / review date

Intermediary fees: proposed payer, amount / basis and payment trigger, if any

Fees, exclusivity and appointments require a separate written agreement. Provide sensitive supporting documents through an agreed secure channel.

Franchisor declaration

I confirm that I am authorised to provide these details on behalf of the franchisor and that the answers are accurate to the best of my knowledge. Ironwood may contact me about this opportunity and use the information within the permissions stated above. I will notify Ironwood of material changes.

Authorised representative name

Position / title

Signature (type your name)

Date

I confirm the declaration above.