What is the effective date referenced in the Mr. Sandless agreement's signature section?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Attachment 2 – Territory Addendum and Map
Attachment 3 – Guaranty Agreement and Acknowledgment by Guarantor
Attachment 4 – Confidentiality and Non-Competition Agreement
Attachment 5 – Internet Advertising, Social Media, Software and Telephone Listing Agreement
MR. SANDLESS FRANCHISE LLC SINGLE UNIT FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
THIS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made as of the Effective Date set forth on the Data Sheet of this Agreement between Mr. Sandless Franchise LLC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company with an address at 2970 Concord Rd, Aston, PA 19014 ("we", "us", "our", "Franchisor", "Mr. Sandless" and the Franchisee identified in the Data Sheet ("Franchisee", "you"). The information contained in the Data Sheet is incorporated into this Agreement.
BACKGROUND
- A. Through the expenditure of time, skill, effort and money, we and our affiliate have developed and own a unique and distinctive system (the "System") relating to the establishment and operation of a professional businesses under the name "Mr Sandless" offering interior and exterior wood surface services, including indoor wood floor refinishing, including sanding, dustless refinishing, screening and recoats, sandless refinishing, wood floor care, wood floor cleaning, floor maintenance, floor care, floor refinishing, and floor cleaning for tile, VCT, terrazzo, marmoleum, linoleum, vinyl, asphalt, rubber, laminates, concrete, slate, brick, stone, granite, grout sealing and coloring, ceramic floors, cabinet refinishing and exterior wood refinishing, exterior wood care, exterior wood cleaning, and exterior wood maintenance ("Business" or Franchised Business").
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Mr. Sandless's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement is made as of the Effective Date set forth on the Data Sheet of the agreement. The data sheet contains information that is incorporated into the agreement. The initial term of the franchise begins on the Effective Date set forth on the Data Sheet and expires at midnight on the tenth anniversary of the Effective Date. The undersigned representatives execute the agreement as of the Effective Date. In the Internet Advertising, Social Media, Software and Telephone Account Agreement, the agreement is made and entered into this day of (the "Effective Date").
The "Effective Date" is a crucial element as it marks the commencement of the franchise term and triggers various obligations and rights for both Mr. Sandless and the franchisee. It determines when the franchisee can begin operations and when the initial franchise term concludes, impacting renewal options and other time-sensitive provisions.
Prospective franchisees should pay close attention to how the Effective Date is determined and documented in the Data Sheet. It is essential to ensure that the date accurately reflects the agreed-upon start of the franchise relationship. Any discrepancies or ambiguities regarding the Effective Date could lead to misunderstandings or disputes later on.
In the franchise agreement, the Effective Date is not a specific calendar date but rather a reference to the Data Sheet. This means the actual date will be specified in that separate document. Franchisees should carefully review the Data Sheet to confirm the exact Effective Date and understand its implications for the term and other aspects of the franchise agreement.