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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.
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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
Avg. Revenue: $71,209
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Unlock financial performance dataMr. Sandless Franchise Analysis
Mr. Sandless carved a niche in dustless wood floor refinishing since 2006, powering 187 locations with proprietary processes and supplies. Item 19 drops average gross revenue figures that punch above expectations for a mobile service model, but SBA loan track record and unit count dips paint a mixed picture. Does this low-overhead play mask reliable operator income or signal contraction ahead?
Item 7 lays out the financial entry: $15,000 franchise fee, total initial investment $34,810-$90,060 covering vehicles, equipment, and initial supplies franchisees must buy from the franchisor. Ongoing fees from Item 6 include 6% royalty (minimum $600/month or greater of the two), 1% brand/ad fund, and $5-$60 monthly toll-free phone line. Item 19 discloses average gross revenue of $71,209 across franchised units—modest but feasible for a solo operator in home services, implying tight margins after 7% fees and costs, with no profit figures provided. SBA data shows 10 loans averaging $95,880, but a 20% default rate flags higher risk than many peers.
System health from Item 20 reveals stability with low drama: 2 terminations, 4 non-renewals, 3 transfers last year, and 32 projected new units signaling optimism despite a net -2% growth (191 locations in 2023 to 188 in 2024, now 187). For hands-on investors eyeing under-$100K startups, the low investment tempts, but sub-$100K gross sales demand volume or upselling cabinets/tile to thrive—watch for resale value in a slightly shrinking network.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
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 |
| Five Star Bath Solutions | $162K – $334K | $60K | 6.0% | 306 |
| CERTA PROPAINTERS | $171K – $321K | $65K | N/A | 303 |
| FCI | $184K – $249K | $55K | 5.0% | 288 |
Home Improvement Average 64 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 64 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
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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.
10 SBA loans on record
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121 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Unlock contactsDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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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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