Does Mr. Sandless review the franchisee's local advertising materials to ensure compliance with specifications?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must submit to us for our review, at least 21 days prior to your use, samples of all sales promotional and advertising materials you desire to use. Our failure to approve or disapprove the materials within such 21 day period will be deemed disapproval. You may not use any advertising or promotional materials for which we have has not given our specific, prior written approval. At our request, you must include certain language in your local advertising and promotional materials, such as "Franchises Available" and our website address and telephone number.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 19–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Mr. Sandless's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Mr. Sandless does review a franchisee's local advertising materials to determine if they comply with their specifications. Franchisees are required to submit samples of all sales promotional and advertising materials to Mr. Sandless for review at least 21 days prior to use. If Mr. Sandless fails to approve or disapprove the materials within the 21-day period, the materials are deemed disapproved. Franchisees cannot use any advertising or promotional materials without specific, prior written approval from Mr. Sandless.
Mr. Sandless also requires franchisees to spend a minimum of $1,500 each month on local advertising. Franchisees must furnish Mr. Sandless with a quarterly report and documentation of local advertising expenditures upon request. Additionally, Mr. Sandless may request that franchisees include specific language in their local advertising and promotional materials, such as "Franchises Available" and their website address and telephone number.
Mr. Sandless has established an advertising fund where franchisees must contribute 1% of their gross sales each month. This fund is used for national, regional, and local advertising, publicity, and promotion. Mr. Sandless has sole discretion over the creative concepts, materials, media used, and their placement and allocation. Franchisees are also prohibited from promoting their business or using the Proprietary Marks on social media without prior written consent from Mr. Sandless.