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What rights are qualified individuals granted when they are offered a Mr. Sandless franchise?

Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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. 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 you meet our qualifications, you may purchase one or more additional territories of approximately 100,000 population each, not to exceed a total of four (4) territories under this Agreement. You shall pay an additional territory fee of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for each additional territory purchased. Upon such additional purchase, we will amend Attachment 2.

2.2 Reservation of Rights and Alternative Channels of Distribution

We retain the right to establish, or to grant others the right to establish, Mr. Sandless Businesses outside the Designated Territory. You acknowledge and agree that certain of our or our affiliates' products, whether now existing or developed in the future and whether or not designated as "proprietary products", may be distributed in the Designated Territory by us, our affiliates, our franchisees, licensees or designees, in such manner and through such channels of distribution as we, in our sole discretion, shall determine. Such alternative channels of distribution shall include, but are not limited to, sales of any products offered hereunder or other products using the Proprietary Marks or using other marks or private labeling at or through home improvement stores, home shows, the internet (including orders via our Website), mail order or other distributions methods or supply chains. We reserve the right, among others, as to any distribution arrangements relating thereto.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 42)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Mr. Sandless's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, qualified individuals are granted a nonexclusive franchise to establish and operate one Mr. Sandless Business, as detailed in the franchise agreement. This franchise allows the franchisee to use the Mr. Sandless System and Proprietary Marks within a designated territory. The agreement specifies that it does not grant the right to establish additional franchised businesses beyond the initial one. Franchisees must operate their business within the territory defined in the Data Sheet, which is determined by contiguous zip codes or a map attached to the agreement.

The agreement ensures that, as long as the franchisee substantially complies with its terms, Mr. Sandless will not establish or allow another Mr. Sandless Business within the franchisee's designated territory. However, this is subject to exceptions outlined in Section 2.2 of the agreement, which likely refers to reserved rights and alternative distribution channels. Franchisees have the option to purchase additional territories of approximately 100,000 population each, up to a maximum of four territories, by paying an additional fee of $5,000 per territory.

Mr. Sandless retains the right to establish Mr. Sandless Businesses outside the franchisee's designated territory and to distribute products through alternative channels such as home improvement stores, the internet, and mail order. The franchisee has no rights to these alternative distribution channels or any proceeds from them. The initial term of the franchise is ten years from the Effective Date, with an option to enter into a Successor Franchise Agreement at the end of the term if certain conditions are met, including compliance with the existing agreement and operating standards, satisfaction of monetary obligations, and execution of the then-current franchise agreement, which may have different terms and fees.

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.