What is the estimated population of each additional territory a Mr. Sandless franchisee can purchase?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Franchise Agreement grants you the right to operate your Business only within the designated territory containing a population of approximately 200,000 and identified in Attachment 2 to the Franchise Agreement (the "Designated Territory"). The Designated Territory will be described by contiguous zip codes or depicted on a map. We obtain the population count through the United States Census bureau. If you meet our qualifications, you may purchase up to 3 additional territories under the Franchise Agreement. Each additional territory will have an estimated population of 100,000. If you purchase multiple territories, you will have multiple Designated Territories. The maximum population under an one Franchise Agreement is approximately 500,000. You may not solicit or perform work outside of your Designated Territory(ies) unless you have received our prior written permission, and only if the customer is located in an area that is not serviced by another System franchisee. You may not relocate your Business without our prior written consent, and we have the right to require that your relocated site be within your Designated Territory(ies). You may not establish additional offices within your Designated Territory(ies) without our express written consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 25–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Mr. Sandless's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement grants the right to operate within a designated territory containing a population of approximately 200,000. If a franchisee meets Mr. Sandless's qualifications, they may purchase up to 3 additional territories under the Franchise Agreement. Each additional territory will have an estimated population of 100,000. The maximum population under one Franchise Agreement is approximately 500,000.
This means that a Mr. Sandless franchisee can expand their potential market by purchasing additional territories, each adding approximately 100,000 people to their service area. This provides an opportunity for increased revenue and business growth. However, the franchisee must meet Mr. Sandless's qualifications to be eligible to purchase these additional territories.
It's important to note that even with multiple territories, a Mr. Sandless franchisee does not receive an exclusive territory. They may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or other channels of distribution. Additionally, the franchisee must adhere to performance criteria, specifically completing eight floor jobs per month after the initial six months, to maintain their rights to the designated territories. Failure to meet these criteria could result in termination of the Franchise Agreement.