Regarding site selection and acquisition/lease for a Mr. Sandless franchise, which sections of the Franchise Agreement and Disclosure Document Item are relevant?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We anticipate that you will use your home as a base of operation for your Business. However, if you choose to maintain a commercial office space, you must maintain your office at a location approved by us. Our criteria for approval are that the site must not be too large or costly for your needs. We have the right to review, evaluate and approve proposed leases for any commercial office space before execution. You must deliver to us an executed copy of the lease within 15 calendar days after it is signed.
We estimate that it will take approximately 60 days from the signing of the Franchise Agreement to open your Business. The actual length of time for you to open the Business, however, will depend upon your personal availability for training and commitment to the time required for obtaining necessary licenses. You must begin operating the Business within 120 days from the date the Franchise Agreement is signed, or we have the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 18–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Mr. Sandless's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 1 and Item 11, along with specific sections of the Franchise Agreement, are relevant to site selection and acquisition/lease. Mr. Sandless typically expects franchisees to operate from their homes, but if a franchisee chooses to lease commercial office space, Mr. Sandless retains the right to approve the location.
Mr. Sandless's criteria for approving a commercial office space are that the site should not be excessively large or expensive for the franchisee's needs. The franchisee must submit the proposed lease to Mr. Sandless for review and approval before signing it. After the lease is signed, the franchisee must provide Mr. Sandless with an executed copy within 15 calendar days.
Mr. Sandless estimates it takes about 60 days to open the business after signing the Franchise Agreement. However, the actual time depends on the franchisee's availability for training and how quickly they obtain the necessary licenses. The franchisee must begin operating the business within 120 days of signing the Franchise Agreement, or Mr. Sandless has the right to terminate the agreement.