Within what geographic area must the Mr. Sandless Grand Opening Advertising be conducted?
Mr_Sandless Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ent ("Grand Opening"). If you cannot open within such one hundred twenty (120) day period due to vandalism, fire, act of God or other circumstances beyond your control, you must request an extension from us immediately, which extension will not be unreasonably withheld. You may not open the Business for business until we have approved the Business for opening.
7.2 Grand Opening Advertising
During the seven (7) days immediately prior to the scheduled Grand Opening of your Business and through the first thirty (30) days after the Grand Opening of your Business, you must expend at least One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500) on grand opening advertising and promotion within your Designated Territory ("Grand Opening Advertising"). You shall make such expenditure in accordance with our written requirements and specifications, and your Grand Opening Advertising campaign, including the materials used and the placement thereof, must be approved by us before they may be used.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Mr. Sandless's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Grand Opening Advertising must be conducted within the franchisee's Designated Territory. During the seven days immediately before the scheduled Grand Opening and continuing through the first 30 days after the Grand Opening, the franchisee is required to spend at least $1,500 on grand opening advertising and promotion.
The Mr. Sandless franchisee must adhere to the franchisor's written requirements and specifications for this advertising. The advertising campaign, including the materials used and their placement, requires approval from Mr. Sandless before use.
Within 60 days of the Grand Opening, the franchisee must provide written evidence of the advertising expenditures, such as canceled checks, paid invoices, and copies of advertisements. While the minimum spending is $1,500, the franchisee has the option to spend additional sums on Grand Opening Advertising.