Mr. Sandless
Mr. Sandless franchises enable owners to operate independent businesses offering professional interior and exterior wood floor refinishing, care, cleaning, and maintenance services, including dustless refinishing, screening, recoats, and services for other floor types like tile, concrete, cabinets, and more. The business model relies on proprietary operating procedures, products, trade dress, and branding under the Mr. Sandless marks, with franchisees purchasing required supplies from the franchisor. Target customers include residential homeowners and commercial properties seeking high-quality, efficient floor restoration and maintenance solutions.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty (or $600 greater) + 1% ad fund + $5-$60/mo toll free phone
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 186 USA franchised businesses operating in 2024 from 84 locations (84 owners).
* Average gross revenue of $71,208.51 was calculated by dividing total earnings of $13,244,783 by the 186 USA franchised businesses in 2024. Revenue Top Quartile of $255,132 is the reported average annual income for the 'Top Tier' (42 locations). Revenue Bottom Quartile of $57,444 is the reported average annual income for the 'Bottom Tier' (42 locations). No single overall median gross revenue was provided. The document explicitly states that financial performance figures do not reflect costs of sales, operating expenses, or other costs or expenses to obtain net income or profit. Therefore, net income, net profit, EBITDA, and estimated profit ranges cannot be extracted or calculated.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Mr. Sandless Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 94% of Home Improvement franchises
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Home Improvement
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr. Sandless Current | $35K – $90K | $15K | 6.0% | 187 |
| BUDGET BLINDS | $101K – $211K | $20K | 3.5% | 1,366 |
| Koala Insulation | $195K – $242K | $50K | 6.5% | 333 |
| CERTA PROPAINTERS | $171K – $321K | $65K | N/A | 303 |
| FCI | $184K – $249K | $55K | 5.0% | 288 |
| That 1 Painter | $113K – $189K | $59K | 6.0% | 265 |
Home Improvement Average 63 franchises | $139K – $246K | $51K | 6.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 63 Home Improvement franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+23 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Mr. Sandless franchisees (2011 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
121 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Mr. Sandless franchise ranges from $34,810 to $90,060. This includes a franchise fee of $15,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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