How much will a Mr. Sandless franchisee be charged for the evaluation of a proposed item or supplier?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
andless Business only, your service vehicle must be silver.
If you wish to purchase any item that we have not yet approved, or you wish to purchase from a supplier that we have not yet approved, you must make a written request to us and furnish us with any information we may reasonably need to evaluate the proposed item or supplier. We will make a good faith effort to notify you of our approval within 15 days of receiving such information. Our failure to approve a supplier within this 15-day period will constitute disapproval of the proposed supplier. You must reimburse our costs related to our evaluation of the proposed item or supplier, not to exceed $500. We have the right to revoke our approval of any item or supplier that no longer meets our criteria or does not serve the needs of the franchise network as a whole. We will notify you in writing, such as by e-mail or through changes to our Operations Manual, of any changes to our lists of approved supplies and approv
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, if a franchisee wants to purchase an item or from a supplier not already approved by Mr. Sandless, they must submit a written request for evaluation. The franchisee is responsible for reimbursing Mr. Sandless for the costs associated with this evaluation.
The reimbursement for the evaluation of a proposed item or supplier will not exceed $500. Mr. Sandless will make a good faith effort to notify the franchisee of their decision within 15 days of receiving the necessary information. Failure to approve the supplier within this 15-day period constitutes disapproval.
Mr. Sandless retains the right to revoke approval of any item or supplier if they no longer meet the company's criteria or serve the needs of the franchise network. Franchisees will be notified in writing of any changes to the lists of approved supplies and suppliers, which are subject to change at any time. This policy ensures that Mr. Sandless maintains control over the quality and consistency of products and services used within the franchise system.