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Does Mr. Sandless have the right to review and approve proposed leases for commercial office space?

Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

ed, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, mutually agree as follows:

1. FRANCHISE GRANT

We hereby grant to you, and you hereby accept, a nonexclusive franchise to establish and operate one (1) Franchised Business pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. This Agreement does not give you the right to establish additional Franchised Businesses.

2. TERRITORY AND LOCATION

2.1 Designated Territory

You shall operate your Business only within the designated territory identified, or (if the parties have not agreed upon a territory at the time this Agreement is signed) to be identified, in the Data Sheet (the "Designated Territory"). The size and configuration of your Designated Territory is defined in terms of contiguous zip codes and/or by a map attached to this Agreement as Attachment 2. This Agreement grants you the right to operate the Franchised Business within the Territory only. You acknowledges that (i) the Designated Territory was mutually agreed upon by you and us, (ii) prior to the Effective Date hereof, you conducted your own due diligence with regard to potential customers and other matters relative to the operation of the Franchised Business in the Designated Territory, and (iii) our agreement to the Designated Territory is permission only, does not constitute a representation, promise, warranty, or guarantee, express or implied, by us that the Franchised Business operated therein will be profitable or otherwise successful, and cannot, and does not, create any liability for us. You may not offer or sell any products or services offered by the Business to customers located outside of the Designated Territory. However, you may offer or sell products or services to customers located outside of and adjacent to your Designated Territory if the customer is located in an area that is not serviced by another System franchisee, and you have received prior written approval from us, which approval may be granted or denied at our sole discretion.

During the term of this Agreement, so long as you are in substantial compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, we will not establish or locate, or grant any third party the right to establish or locate, another Mr. Sandless Business using the System and Proprietary Marks within the Designated Territory, except as set forth in Section 2.2 below. This Agreement does not grant you any other territorial rights. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if y

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 42)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

Based on the 2025 Mr. Sandless Franchise Disclosure Document, there is no mention of Mr. Sandless having the right to review and approve proposed leases for commercial office space. The document does outline the franchisee's designated territory and the conditions under which they can operate.

Specifically, Item 2 discusses the designated territory in which a franchisee can operate their Mr. Sandless business. It states that the franchisee must operate within the territory outlined in the Data Sheet and that the territory is defined by contiguous zip codes or a map attached to the agreement. The franchisee must conduct their own due diligence regarding potential customers and other matters related to operating in the designated territory.

While the FDD excerpts do not specify Mr. Sandless's role in approving leases, it is important for a prospective franchisee to understand the site selection process and any support or requirements Mr. Sandless may have regarding the location of the business. A potential franchisee should ask the franchisor directly about any site selection criteria or approval processes for commercial office space to ensure compliance with Mr. Sandless's standards and guidelines.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.