Will Mr. Sandless guarantee my lease?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
NO SALESPERSON, REPRESENTATIVE OR OTHER PERSON HAS THE AUTHORITY TO BIND OR OBLIGATE US EXCEPT AN AUTHORIZED OFFICER OF OURS BY WRITTEN DOCUMENT. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT NO REPRESENTATIONS, PROMISES, INDUCEMENTS, GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WERE MADE BY US OR ON OUR BEHALF, WHICH HAVE CAUSED YOU TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT.
We anticipate that you will use your home as a base of operation for your Business. However, if you choose to maintain a commercial office space, you must maintain your office at a location approved by us. Our criteria for approval are that the site must not be too large or costly for your needs. We have the right to review, evaluate and approve proposed leases for any commercial office space before execution. You must deliver to us an executed copy of the lease within 15 calendar days after it is signed.
Source: Item 10 — FINANCING (FDD page 19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Mr. Sandless Franchise Disclosure Document, Mr. Sandless does not guarantee a franchisee's lease. Item 27.2 states that no salesperson, representative, or other person has the authority to bind or obligate Mr. Sandless except an authorized officer of theirs by written document. It also states that no representations, promises, inducements, guarantees, or warranties of any kind were made by Mr. Sandless or on their behalf, which have caused the franchisee to enter into the agreement.
Mr. Sandless does, however, have the right to review, evaluate, and approve proposed leases for any commercial office space before execution. The FDD states that if a franchisee chooses to maintain a commercial office space, they must maintain their office at a location approved by Mr. Sandless. Their criteria for approval are that the site must not be too large or costly for the franchisee's needs. The franchisee must deliver to Mr. Sandless an executed copy of the lease within 15 calendar days after it is signed.
Prospective franchisees should be aware that securing a suitable location and lease is their responsibility, and they should conduct thorough due diligence to ensure the location meets their business needs and financial capabilities. While Mr. Sandless offers guidance and approval, the ultimate success of the franchise depends on the franchisee's efforts and market conditions.