What is the maximum population allowed under one Mr. Sandless Franchise Agreement?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Franchise Agreement grants you the right to operate your Business only within the designated territory containing a population of approximately 200,000 and identified in Attachment 2 to the Franchise Agreement (the "Designated Territory"). The Designated Territory will be described by contiguous zip codes or depicted on a map. We obtain the population count through the United States Census bureau. If you meet our qualifications, you may purchase up to 3 additional territories under the Franchise Agreement. Each additional territory will have an estimated population of 100,000. If you purchase multiple territories, you will have multiple Designated Territories. The maximum population under an one Franchise Agreement is approximately 500,000. You may not solicit or perform work outside of your Designated Territory(ies) unless you have received our prior written permission, and only if the customer is located in an area that is not serviced by another System franchisee. You may not relocate your Business without our prior written consent, and we have the right to require that your relocated site be within your Designated Territory(ies). You may not establish additional offices within your Designated Territory(ies) without our express written consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 25–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Mr. Sandless's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement grants the right to operate a business within a designated territory containing a population of approximately 200,000. The territory is defined by contiguous zip codes or depicted on a map, with population counts obtained from the United States Census Bureau.
A franchisee may purchase up to three additional territories under the same Franchise Agreement, with each additional territory having an estimated population of 100,000. Therefore, if a franchisee purchases the maximum number of additional territories, they could potentially service a total population of 500,000. The FDD specifies that the maximum population under one Franchise Agreement is approximately 500,000.
It's important to note that Mr. Sandless does not grant exclusive territories. Franchisees may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or other channels of distribution. To maintain the rights to the designated territory, a franchisee must comply with the terms of the Franchise Agreement and meet specific performance criteria, such as completing eight floor jobs per month, beginning six months after the business's grand opening.