What is the minimum amount a Mr. Sandless franchisee must spend on Grand Opening Advertising?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
g, but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), Bluesky, LinkedIn, YouTube, Threads, Tik Tok, blogs, or any other social media and/or networking site without our prior written approval. If feasible, and with our prior written approval, you may do cooperative listings with other System franchisees. You are specifically prohibited from using your, or any other individual's or entity's personal social media accounts to promote the Franchised Business.
13.4 Local Advertising
In addition to the ongoing advertising contributions set forth herein, and following the expenditures set forth in Section 7.2 above, Franchisee shall spend monthly, throughout the Term of this Agreement, not less than One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500) on advertising for the Franchised Business in the Designated Territory ("Local Advertising").
13.4.1 Within ten (10) business days of Franchisor's request, Franchisee shall provide a quarterly expenditure report accurately reflecting Franchisee's expenditures in the Territory for the preceding quarterly period. The follow
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Mr. Sandless Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to spend a minimum of $1,500 monthly on local advertising throughout the term of the agreement. This advertising must be for the franchised business within the designated territory.
However, certain costs and expenditures are not included when calculating the local advertising spend, unless Mr. Sandless approves them in writing. These include incentive programs for employees or agents, research expenditures, salaries and expenses for personnel attending advertising meetings, workshops, or other marketing activities, and charitable, political, or other contributions or donations.
This monthly advertising requirement continues throughout the term of the agreement, beyond just the grand opening phase. This ongoing advertising commitment is in addition to any initial expenditures outlined in Section 7.2 of the Franchise Agreement. Franchisees must also provide a quarterly expenditure report accurately reflecting their advertising spend in the territory for the preceding quarter within ten business days of Mr. Sandless's request. Failure to comply with these advertising requirements or using unapproved marketing materials can result in a fine of $500 per occurrence.