Which sections of the Mr. Sandless Disclosure Document Item outline the requirements for site development and other pre-opening activities?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| OBLIGATION | SECTION IN | DISCLOSURE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCHISE AGREEMENT | DOCUMENT ITEM | ||
| a. Site selection and acquisition/ lease | 2 | 11 and 12 | |
| b. Pre-opening purchases/ leases | 2, 7 and 9 | 5, 7 and 8 | |
| c. Site development and other pre-opening | 2, 7 and 9 | 7 and 11 | |
| requirements | |||
| d. Initial and ongoing training | 4 | 6, 7 and 11 | |
| e. Opening | 7 | 11 | |
| f. Fees | 3, 10, 13 and 21 | 5 and 6 | |
| g. Compliance with standards and policies/ | 5, 9 and 11 | 8 and 11 | |
| Operating Manual | |||
| h. Trademarks and proprietary information | 11 | 13 and 14 | |
| i. Restrictions on products/ services offered | 9.8 | 8 and 16 | |
| j. Warranty and customer service requirements | 9.7 and 9.14 | 11 | |
| k. Territorial development and sales quotas | 9.2 | 12 | |
| l. Ongoing product/service purchases | 9.8 and 9.9 | 8 | |
| m. Maintenance, appearance and remodeling | 9.9 | 11 | |
| requirements | |||
| n. Insurance | 14 | 7, 8 and 11 | |
| o. Advertising | 7.2 and 13 | 6 and 11 | |
| p. Indemnification | 19.4 | 6 | |
| q. Owner’s participation/ management/ | 9.5 and 9.6 | 11 and 15 | |
| staffing | |||
| r. Records and reports | 10.2 and 15 | 6 | |
| s. Inspections and audits | 15.1, 16.3 and 17 | 6 | |
| t. Transfer | 21 | 17 | |
| OBLIGATION | SECTION IN FRANCHISE AGREEMENT | DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT ITEM | |
| u. | Renewal | 3.2 | 17 |
| v. | Post termination obligations | 18.2 and 23 | 17 |
| w. | Non-competition covenants | 18 | 17 |
| x. | Dispute resolution | 24 | 17 |
| y. | Liquidated damages | 23 | 6 |
| z. | Personal guaranty | 26, Attachment 3 | 15 |
Source: Item 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 18–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Mr. Sandless Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 9 outlines the franchisee's obligations, including references to sections that discuss site development and pre-opening requirements. Specifically, section (c) of Item 9 indicates that the requirements for site development and other pre-opening activities are detailed in Sections 2, 7, and 9 of the Franchise Agreement, as well as Items 7 and 11 of the Disclosure Document. This directs prospective franchisees to specific areas within both the Franchise Agreement and the Disclosure Document for comprehensive information on what is expected of them before opening their Mr. Sandless business.
Item 11 of the Mr. Sandless FDD also contains information regarding site selection and opening the business. Mr. Sandless anticipates franchisees will use their home as a base of operation. However, if a franchisee chooses to maintain a commercial office space, the location must be approved by Mr. Sandless. The criteria for approval are that the site must not be too large or costly for the franchisee's needs. Mr. Sandless has the right to review, evaluate, and approve proposed leases for any commercial office space before execution. The franchisee must deliver to Mr. Sandless an executed copy of the lease within 15 calendar days after it is signed.
Mr. Sandless estimates it will take approximately 60 days from the signing of the Franchise Agreement to open the business. However, the actual length of time for a franchisee to open the business will depend upon their personal availability for training and commitment to the time required for obtaining necessary licenses. A franchisee must begin operating the business within 120 days from the date the Franchise Agreement is signed, or Mr. Sandless has the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement.