Complex sentence: Despite his success, Ray begins to encounter financial difficulties as his share of franchise profits is limited due to his contract, and the fact that owners are encountering higher than expected costs, particularly for refrigeration of large quantities of ice cream for milkshakes.
Split into simpler sentences: Despite his success, Ray begins to encounter financial difficulties as his share of franchise profits is limited due to his contract. Owners are encountering higher than expected costs, particularly for refrigeration of large quantities of ice cream for milkshakes.