What were the lowest reported earnings for a Mr. Sandless location in the Bottom Tier in 2024?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
s of the single territory locations were $534,064 with sixteen reporting under that, and the lowest reported earnings was $117,073 with sixteen reporting higher than that.
The Bottom Tier (42 locations) reported median monthly earnings were $4,756 or $57,072 gross earnings for the year. The reported average monthly income was $4,787 or $57,444 gross earnings for the year. Twenty (or 48%) surpassed the average and twenty-two under the average. The top reported earnings in this tier were $102,152 with forty-one locations reporting under that amount, and the lowest reported earnings was $7,172 with forty-one locations reporting over that amount.
Twenty-three of the forty-two Bottom Tier locations reporting operated under a single unit, reporting a median monthly earnings of $4,410 or $52,920 gross earnings for the year. Single unit locations in this tier reported average monthly income was $4,404 or $52,848 gross earnings for the year. Eleven (or 48%) surpassed the average and fourteen under the average. The top reported earnings
Source: Item 19 — FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS (FDD pages 34–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Mr. Sandless's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the lowest reported earnings for a location in the Bottom Tier during 2024 was $7,172. This figure comes from a group of 42 locations categorized in the Bottom Tier. It's important to note that 41 locations reported earnings above this amount, indicating that this was the lowest performing location within that tier.
Mr. Sandless also provides data specific to single-unit locations within the Bottom Tier. For these 23 locations, the lowest reported earnings were $7,121, with 22 locations reporting higher earnings. This suggests a slight difference in performance between all locations in the Bottom Tier and those operated as single units.
It is crucial for potential franchisees to understand that these figures represent gross earnings and do not account for operating expenses, cost of sales, or other costs. The FDD emphasizes that individual results may vary and there is no guarantee of achieving similar earnings. Prospective franchisees should conduct their own thorough investigation into the costs associated with operating a Mr. Sandless franchise and consider consulting with existing or former franchisees to gain a more comprehensive understanding of potential financial outcomes.