If a Mr. Sandless franchisee wants to purchase an item or from a supplier not yet approved, what must they do?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
andless Business only, your service vehicle must be silver.
If you wish to purchase any item that we have not yet approved, or you wish to purchase from a supplier that we have not yet approved, you must make a written request to us and furnish us with any information we may reasonably need to evaluate the proposed item or supplier. We will make a good faith effort to notify you of our approval within 15 days of receiving such information. Our failure to approve a supplier within this 15-day period will constitute disapproval of the proposed supplier. You must reimburse our costs related to our evaluation of the proposed item or supplier, not to exceed $500. We have the right to revoke our approval of any item or supplier that no longer meets our criteria or does not serve the needs of the franchise network as a whole. We will notify you in writing, such as by e-mail or through changes to our Operations Manual, of any changes to our lists of approved supplies and approv
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 15–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Mr. Sandless's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee wishes to purchase an item or use a supplier that hasn't been approved, they must submit a written request to Mr. Sandless. This request should include all information Mr. Sandless reasonably needs to evaluate the proposed item or supplier. Mr. Sandless will then make a good faith effort to notify the franchisee of their decision within 15 days of receiving the information.
If Mr. Sandless fails to approve the supplier within the 15-day period, it will be considered a disapproval. The franchisee is also responsible for reimbursing Mr. Sandless for the costs associated with evaluating the proposed item or supplier, up to a maximum of $500. Mr. Sandless retains the right to revoke approval of any item or supplier if they no longer meet the company's criteria or serve the needs of the franchise network.
Mr. Sandless will communicate any changes to the lists of approved supplies and suppliers in writing, such as via email or updates to the Operations Manual. These lists are subject to change at any time, so franchisees need to stay informed of any updates. This process ensures that Mr. Sandless maintains quality and uniformity across its franchise system by controlling the sources of products and services used by franchisees.