Does Mr. Sandless issue its standards and specifications to franchisees or any supplier?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
d suppliers. These lists are subject to change at any time.
To maintain the high quality and uniformity of System services and products, and to enhance the Business' image, we have established standards and specifications for other products, services, and equipment. Standards and specifications are provided to franchisees by way of amendments to the Operations Manual or otherwise in writing. We not issue our standards and specifications or otherwise make them available to you or any supplier. In some cases, we may specify particular brand names and model numbers (e.g., for equipment). Items for which we have issued specifications may be purchased from any supplier who sells the items meeting the specifications.
Our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Daniel J. Prasalowicz, has a 100% ownership interest in us, and we are an approved supplier as described above. None of our officers owns an interest in any other supplier. We have the right to add or revise categories of items which are subject to requirements or restrictions on purchases, and may also modify our specifications, in our discretion. We reserve the right to specify all items utilized in the operation of the Business.
We estimate that the costs of your purchases from designated or approved sources, or according to our standards and specification, will range from 40% to 80% of the total cost of establishing your Business, and approximately 5% to 7% of the total cost of operating your Business. We may, in our sole discretion, negotiate purchase
arrangements with suppliers for the benefit of all Mr. Sandless Businesses in the System. There are currently no purchasing or distribution cooperatives in existence for the System. We do not provide any material benefit (such as successor rights or the right to purchase additional territories) based on your purchase of particular products or services or use of designated or approved sources.
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, the company provides standards and specifications to franchisees through amendments to the Operations Manual or in writing, but does not issue these standards and specifications directly to suppliers. Franchisees can purchase items meeting Mr. Sandless's specifications from any supplier. In some instances, Mr. Sandless may specify particular brand names and model numbers for equipment.
If a franchisee wants to purchase an item or from a supplier not yet approved by Mr. Sandless, they must submit a written request with all necessary information for evaluation. Mr. Sandless will then make a good faith effort to notify the franchisee of their decision within 15 days. Failure to approve within this period constitutes disapproval. The franchisee is responsible for reimbursing Mr. Sandless's evaluation costs, up to $500. Mr. Sandless retains the right to revoke approval of any item or supplier that no longer meets their criteria or the needs of the franchise system, notifying franchisees of changes to approved supplies and suppliers in writing or through the Operations Manual.
Mr. Sandless has the right to add or revise categories of items subject to purchase requirements or restrictions and may modify specifications at their discretion. They also reserve the right to specify all items used in the operation of the business. This allows Mr. Sandless to maintain quality and uniformity across the franchise system, while also retaining control over the products and services offered.