After registering a 'd/b/a', what must a Mr. Sandless franchisee provide to the franchisor?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You will not, either during or after the term of this Agreement, do anything, or aid or assist any other person to do anything, which would hinder or prevent us from using or licensing the use of the Proprietary Marks in any jurisdiction. If you are a corporation, partnership or limited liability company, the name of your entity shall not include any portion of any the Proprietary Marks; provided, however, you shall register for fictitious name usage (a "d/b/a") in the jurisdiction in which the Business is located and promptly provide us a copy of the registration. You shall not use the Proprietary Marks, or any part thereof, as part of any Website domain name without our prior written consent, which we are not required to provide.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Mr. Sandless Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee operates as a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company, they are required to register for fictitious name usage, also known as a "d/b/a", in the jurisdiction where their Mr. Sandless business is located.
Following this registration, the franchisee must promptly provide Mr. Sandless with a copy of the d/b/a registration. This ensures that Mr. Sandless is aware of and has documentation of the name under which the franchisee is conducting business.
This requirement is in place to maintain brand consistency and ensure that the franchisee is operating under an approved name. It also allows Mr. Sandless to keep accurate records of its franchisees' business operations and legal compliance.