Can Mr. Sandless modify their specifications for items utilized in the operation of the Business?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 15–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Mr. Sandless Franchise Disclosure Document, Mr. Sandless retains the right to modify the specifications for all items used in the operation of the business. This gives Mr. Sandless broad discretion over the required standards and specifications.
This means that as a franchisee, you must adhere to any changes Mr. Sandless makes to these specifications. These standards and specifications are provided to franchisees through amendments to the Operations Manual or in writing. Mr. Sandless does not issue their standards and specifications or otherwise make them available to franchisees or any supplier. In some cases, Mr. Sandless may specify particular brand names and model numbers for equipment. Items for which Mr. Sandless has issued specifications may be purchased from any supplier who sells the items meeting the specifications.
Mr. Sandless also has the right to add or revise categories of items which are subject to requirements or restrictions on purchases. This allows Mr. Sandless to adapt its requirements as needed, potentially impacting the franchisee's costs and sourcing options. Franchisees should stay informed of any changes to the Operations Manual and other written communications from Mr. Sandless to ensure compliance and avoid potential penalties.