In what ways will Mr. Sandless notify franchisees of changes to approved supplies and suppliers?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ation of the proposed item or supplier, not to exceed $500. We have the right to revoke our approval of any item or supplier that no longer meets our criteria or does not serve the needs of the franchise network as a whole. We will notify you in writing, such as by e-mail or through changes to our Operations Manual, of any changes to our lists of approved supplies and approved suppliers. These lists are subject to change at any time.
To maintain the high quality and uniformity of System services and products, and to enhance the Business' image, we have established standards and specifications for other products, services, and equipment. Standards and specifications are provided to franchisees by way of amendments to the Operations Manual or otherwise in writing. We not issue our standards and specifications or otherwise make them available to you or any supplier. In some cases, we may specify particular brand names and model numbers (e.g., for equipment). Items for which we have issued specifications may be purchased from any supplier who sells the items meeting the specifications.
Our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Daniel J. Prasalowicz, has a 100% ownership interest in us, and we are an approved supplier as described above. None of our officers owns an interest in any other supplier.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 15–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Mr. Sandless's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Mr. Sandless will notify franchisees of changes to the lists of approved supplies and suppliers in writing, such as by e-mail or through changes to their Operations Manual. These lists are subject to change at any time.
If a franchisee wishes to purchase any item or purchase from a supplier that Mr. Sandless has not yet approved, the franchisee must make a written request to Mr. Sandless and furnish them with any information they may reasonably need to evaluate the proposed item or supplier. Mr. Sandless will make a good faith effort to notify the franchisee of their approval within 15 days of receiving such information. Failure to approve a supplier within this 15-day period will constitute disapproval of the proposed supplier. The franchisee must reimburse Mr. Sandless's costs related to their evaluation of the proposed item or supplier, not to exceed $500.
Mr. Sandless has the right to revoke their approval of any item or supplier that no longer meets their criteria or does not serve the needs of the franchise network as a whole. To maintain the high quality and uniformity of System services and products, and to enhance the Business' image, Mr. Sandless has established standards and specifications for other products, services, and equipment. Standards and specifications are provided to franchisees by way of amendments to the Operations Manual or otherwise in writing.