What is the role of Daniel J. Prasalowicz (Item 2) in relation to the Mr. Sandless trademarks (Item 13)?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
all potential Regional Accounts to us. You are not permitted to negotiate terms with any Regional Account.
ITEM 13 TRADEMARKS
Our President, Daniel J. Prasalowicz is the owner of the Marks and has granted us the right to use the Marks and license to others the right to use the Marks in the operation of a Mr. Sandless outlet in accordance with the System. The Franchise Agreement will license to you the right to operate your Franchised Business under the Mr. Sandless service marks, as described below ("Principal Mark"):
| Mark | Registration Date | Registration Number | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| MR. SANDLESS | July 19, 2005 | 2,970,433 | Principal |
| Mr. Sandless (1) | July 19, 2005 | 5,173,423 | Principal |
(1) An International Class 037 for "no sanding wood floor refinishing".
Mr. Prasalowicz will file all required affidavits and renew his registrations with the USPTO for the Principal Marks above when they become due.
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Mr. Sandless Franchise Disclosure Document, Daniel J. Prasalowicz, the President of Mr. Sandless, plays a central role in the ownership and licensing of the brand's trademarks. He owns the Mr. Sandless marks and has granted Mr. Sandless Franchise LLC the right to use these marks. This arrangement allows Mr. Sandless to license the use of the marks to franchisees for operating their Mr. Sandless outlets.
Mr. Prasalowicz is responsible for maintaining the trademark registrations with the USPTO, including filing required affidavits and renewals. He has already filed all required affidavits and renewed registrations for the Principal Marks. Additionally, under a license agreement dated March 26, 2010, Mr. Prasalowicz licensed the Proprietary Marks to Mr. Sandless, with the right to sublicense them to franchisees. Mr. Sandless's affiliate, Mr. Sandless, Inc., also has the right to use the Proprietary Marks, but without the ability to sublicense them.
Both Mr. Prasalowicz and Mr. Sandless have the right to terminate the license agreement with 30 days' notice. If the agreement is terminated, Mr. Prasalowicz will assume all rights and obligations pertaining to the Proprietary Marks. This arrangement ensures that the trademarks remain protected and available for use by Mr. Sandless franchisees, subject to the terms of the franchise agreement and the underlying license agreement with Mr. Prasalowicz. This structure is fairly common in franchising, where the founder or a related entity retains ownership of the core brand assets and licenses them to the operating company.