What is the reference for more details about the Mr. Sandless Advertising Fund?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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ITEM 6 OTHER FEES
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Fee – Mr. Sandless Business | 6% of Gross Sales or $600, whichever is greater | No Royalty Fee for the first 3 months after opening, transfers not included. Then monthly, not later than the 15th day of each month | Royalties are payable on your Gross Sales for the previous calendar month. If the 15th day of any month is not a business day, then payment is due on the next business day. See Note 1. |
| Advertising Fund | 1% of Gross Sales | Payable at the same time and in the same manner as the Royalty Fee | You must contribute to our Advertising Fund (described in Item 11) |
| Required Minimum Expenditure for Local Marketing and Advertising | Minimum $1,500 per month. | As incurred. | Payable to third parties. All advertising must be pre-approved by us. See footnote 2. |
| Additional Territory Fee | $5,000 per 100,000 population | As incurred upon signing an Amendment to add Territory | If you meet our qualifications, you have the option to purchase additional territory to a maximum of 4 territories under your Franchise Agreement. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 10–13)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Mr. Sandless's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, details regarding the Mr. Sandless Advertising Fund can be found in Item 11 of the FDD. Franchisees are required to contribute 1% of their gross sales to the Advertising Fund. This contribution is payable at the same time and in the same manner as the royalty fee.
The purpose of the advertising fund is to support marketing and advertising efforts for the Mr. Sandless brand. These funds are used to promote the brand and attract customers to the franchise locations. Additionally, if Mr. Sandless conducts a customer satisfaction survey for a franchisee's business and the results fall below the minimum standards, the franchisee may be billed for the cost of the survey, with those costs contributed to the Advertising Fund.
In addition to the advertising fund, franchisees are also required to spend a minimum of $1,500 per month on local marketing and advertising. All local advertising materials must be pre-approved by Mr. Sandless. This ensures that all marketing efforts align with the brand's standards and messaging. Prospective franchisees should carefully review Item 11 to understand how the advertising fund is managed and how it benefits their business.