Does Mr. Sandless require franchisees to adhere to standards related to the encryption of confidential information when using the area computer network, intranet system, or extranet system?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must participate in any System-wide area computer network, intranet system or extranet system that we implement, and you may be required by us to use this area computer network, intranet system or extranet system to (i) submit your reports due under the Franchise Agreement to us on-line; (ii) view portions of the Operations Manual; (iii) download approved local advertising materials; (iv) communicate with us and other System franchisees; and (v) receive training. You must use the facilities of any area computer network, intranet system or extranet system in strict compliance with the standards, protocols, and restrictions that we include in the Operations Manual, including those related to the encryption of confidential information and prohibitions against the transmission of libelous, derogatory or defamatory statements.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 19–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Mr. Sandless Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must participate in any system-wide computer network, intranet, or extranet system that Mr. Sandless implements. Franchisees may be required to use these systems for submitting reports, viewing the Operations Manual, downloading advertising materials, communicating with Mr. Sandless and other franchisees, and receiving training.
Mr. Sandless requires strict compliance with the standards, protocols, and restrictions outlined in the Operations Manual when using these systems. This includes adhering to standards related to the encryption of confidential information. Franchisees are also prohibited from transmitting libelous, derogatory, or defamatory statements over these systems.
This requirement ensures that sensitive data is protected and that franchisees conduct themselves professionally when using Mr. Sandless's computer systems. It is important for prospective franchisees to carefully review the Operations Manual to understand the specific encryption standards and other restrictions they must follow.