What is considered disapproval of a proposed product, service, or supplier for Mr. Sandless?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
items or services from an unapproved supplier, you must request our approval in writing and provide us with all information we may reasonably need to evaluate the proposed product, service or supplier. We may approve or reject proposed products, services or suppliers in our sole and absolute discretion. We will make a good faith effort to notify you of our approval within fifteen (15) days of receiving all required
information. Our failure to approve a product, service or supplier within this fifteen (15) day period will constitute disapproval of the proposed product, service or supplier. If we approve your request to offer a new product or service or to acquire items from a new supplier, such approval will be only for the specific product, service or supplier for which
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Mr. Sandless's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if Mr. Sandless fails to approve a proposed product, service, or supplier within a fifteen (15) day period, it will be considered a disapproval. This means that a franchisee must receive explicit approval from Mr. Sandless before using a new product, service, or supplier in their business.
This requirement ensures that all Mr. Sandless locations maintain a consistent standard of quality and uniformity. If a franchisee requests approval for a new product or supplier and Mr. Sandless approves it, the approval is only valid for that specific product or supplier. This prevents franchisees from assuming that approval for one item extends to similar items from the same supplier or other suppliers.
Furthermore, if Mr. Sandless incurs costs for testing a product or evaluating a supplier at the franchisee's request, the franchisee or supplier must reimburse Mr. Sandless for these costs, up to a maximum of $500, regardless of whether the product or supplier is ultimately approved. However, Mr. Sandless is not obligated to approve any particular supplier, maintaining control over the supply chain and quality standards within the franchise system. Franchisees should be aware of these financial responsibilities when proposing new products or suppliers.