CBD American Shaman

Item 7 limits specifics on total buildout for these 1,000-1,500 sq ft shopping center stores, but the $10,000 franchise fee gets you into a system emphasizing proprietary CBD via nanotechnology and the strict Shaman Business Method. Ongoing fees are franchisee-friendly at present: 0% royalty (with potential hike to 6%), $800/month National Marketing Fund (capped at $1,200), plus $200/month tech fee. No Item 19 disclosure means no earnings claims or validated revenue data, forcing buyers to dig into FDD Items 20-21 for context—crucial since averages could swing wildly in CBD's volatile regs and consumer trends.

System health shows turbulence: franchise locations dropped from 207 in 2022 to 169 in 2023 (-18%), with 43 corporate units holding steady. Positives include 14 projected new units and 9 transfers, signaling some momentum, but one pending arbitration with ex-franchisee Vitality alleges serious issues like FTC Rule breaches and fraud (franchisor counters with contract violations). For investors eyeing health & wellness retail, low entry fee tempts, yet contraction and no financials amplify risks—ideal for those with CBD passion and deep pockets for unstated build costs.