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What rights has the Franchisee acquired from Mr. Sandless Franchise LLC?

Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Agreement between Mr. Sandless Franchise LLC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company with an address at 2970 Concord Rd, Aston, PA 19014 ("we", "us", "our", "Franchisor", "Mr. Sandless" and the Franchisee identified in the Data Sheet ("Franchisee", "you"). The information contained in the Data Sheet is incorporated into this Agreement.

BACKGROUND

  • A. Through the expenditure of time, skill, effort and money, we and our affiliate have developed and own a unique and distinctive system (the "System") relating to the establishment and operation of a professional businesses under the name "Mr Sandless" offering interior and exterior wood surface services, including indoor wood floor refinishing, including sanding, dustless refinishing, screening and recoats, sandless refinishing, wood floor care, wood floor cleaning, floor maintenance, floor care, floor refinishing, and floor cleaning for tile, VCT, terrazzo, marmoleum, linoleum, vinyl, asphalt, rubber, laminates, concrete, slate, brick, stone, granite, grout sealing and coloring, ceramic floors, cabinet refinishing and exterior wood refinishing, exterior wood care, exterior wood cleaning, and exterior wood maintenance ("Business" or Franchised Business"). The distinguishing characteristics of our System include proprietary operating procedures, proprietary products, trade dress, and standards and specifications for products and services, as periodically amended in our sole discretion (the "System").
  • B. The System is identified by certain trade names, service marks, trademarks, logos, emblems and indicia of origin, including, but not limited to, the mark "Mr. Sandless" and such other trade names, service marks, and trademarks as are now designated (and may hereafter be designated by us in writing) for use in connection with the System (hereinafter referred to as "Marks" or "Proprietary Marks");
  • C. We offer franchises to qualified individuals for the right to use the System and Proprietary Marks within designated territories (the "Business"). Unless otherwise stated to the contrary herein, the term "Business" shall apply to both a Mr. Sandless Business.
  • D. You have applied to us for the right to operate a Business pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, and we have approved your application in reliance upon all of the representations made in your application, including those concerning your financial resources, your business experience and interests, and the manner in which the franchise will be owned and operated.
  • E. You acknowledge that you have read this Agreement and our Franchise Disclosure Document, and that you have been given an opportunity to obtain clarification of any provision that you did not understand. You also understand and agree that the terms and conditions in this Agreement are necessary to maintain our high standards of quality and service, and the uniformity of those standards at all Mr. Sandless Businesses.

AGREEMENT

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, 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.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 42)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Mr. Sandless's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee acquires a nonexclusive franchise to establish and operate one Mr. Sandless franchised business, as detailed in the Franchise Agreement. This agreement does not grant the franchisee the right to establish additional franchised businesses. The franchisee also gains the right to conduct internet-based advertising, maintain social media accounts and software accounts, and use telephone listings linked to the Mr. Sandless brand.

The franchisee may acquire rights, title, or interest in domain names, social media accounts, software accounts, and website URLs related to the franchised business or the Mr. Sandless marks during the term of the Franchise Agreement. Similarly, the franchisee may acquire rights, title, and interest in telephone numbers and directory listings related to the franchised business or the marks. However, upon termination of the Franchise Agreement, the franchisee must transfer these electronic advertising and telephone listings to Mr. Sandless.

The initial term of the Mr. Sandless franchise begins on the effective date and expires ten years later. The franchisee has the option to enter into a Successor Franchise Agreement at the end of the initial term if they meet certain conditions, including compliance with the terms of the agreement, adherence to operating standards, and satisfaction of all monetary obligations. This successor agreement would be based on the form then generally offered to prospective franchisees in the state where the business is located.

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.