What happens if a Mr. Sandless franchisee fails to de-identify their service vehicle after termination?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, you shall:
23.1.1 Promptly pay to us any sums due and owing, and to other persons or entities sums which may result in a claim of liability to us;
23.1.2 Immediately cease using the Proprietary Marks, Copyrights and Confidential Information and refrain from referencing any past association with us;
23.1.3 Immediately discontinue all advertising under the names "Mr.
Sandless" or any similar name, and (iii) de-identify the service vehicle(s) and any office location;
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Mr. Sandless's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, upon termination of the Franchise Agreement, the franchisee is obligated to take several actions. These include immediately discontinuing all advertising under the Mr. Sandless name or any similar name and de-identifying their service vehicles and any office locations. The franchisee must also cease using the Proprietary Marks, Copyrights, and Confidential Information, and refrain from referencing any past association with Mr. Sandless.
The agreement does not explicitly state the penalties or consequences for failing to de-identify a service vehicle after termination. However, failure to comply with the obligations listed in section 23.1 of the franchise agreement would constitute a breach of contract.
While the FDD does not specifically list the repercussions of failing to de-identify a service vehicle, it is important to note that Mr. Sandless has the right to suspend services to a franchisee if they are in breach of any obligation under the agreement. A prospective franchisee should seek clarification from Mr. Sandless regarding the specific consequences of failing to de-identify a service vehicle after termination to fully understand their obligations and potential liabilities.