Does Mr. Sandless have the right to inspect a franchisee's documents for one year after termination?

Based on the 2025 Mr. Sandless Franchise Disclosure Document excerpts, it is not explicitly stated whether Mr. Sandless has the right to inspect a franchisee's documents for one year after termination. However, the FDD does state in Section 21.6.10 that corporate or limited liability company books and records, including minutes of meetings, must be furnished to them upon request. It is unclear if this requirement extends beyond the termination of the franchise agreement.

Item 22 outlines various aspects of the franchise agreement, including termination conditions and obligations of the franchisee upon termination. These obligations include discontinuing advertising under the Mr. Sandless name, de-identifying service vehicles, canceling registrations related to the Proprietary Marks, and returning the Operations Manual and other confidential materials. However, there is no mention of a specific right for Mr. Sandless to inspect the franchisee's documents for a set period after termination.

A prospective franchisee should clarify with Mr. Sandless whether they have the right to inspect company documents after the franchise agreement is terminated. It would also be prudent to ask under what conditions and for what purposes such an inspection could occur. This information is crucial for understanding the full scope of obligations and potential liabilities even after the franchise relationship ends.