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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 + 1% ad fund + $205-$600/mo technology/call center fees
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 182 USA franchised businesses in 2025
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue for 182 franchised businesses from two segments: 149 units operating multiple businesses with an average yearly revenue of $182,295, and 33 units operating a single business with an average yearly revenue of $95,172. The calculation is ((149 * $182,295) + (33 * $95,172)) / (149 + 33) = $166,497.97. The median gross revenue of $170,520 for all locations is directly stated.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $166,498
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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 | $42K – $91K | $20K | 6.0% | 187 |
| BUDGET BLINDS | $101K – $211K | $20K | 3.5% | 1,355 |
| Koala Insulation | $195K – $242K | $50K | 6.5% | 333 |
| That 1 Painter | $97K – $137K | $59K | 6.0% | 315 |
| Five Star Bath Solutions | $162K – $334K | $60K | 6.0% | 306 |
| FCI | $184K – $249K | $55K | 5.0% | 288 |
Home Improvement Average 66 franchises | $144K – $256K | $50K | 6.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 66 Home Improvement franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+13 more 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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91 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 $41,560 to $91,210. This includes a franchise fee of $20,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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