Quick Verdict · who it fits
Sandler fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale business services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$78K - $102K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$59K
Royalty (Item 6)
8%
System size (Item 20)
138 +10
Agreement term
5 yrs
Model Sandler's costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.
Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed
Data extracted from the 2025 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 8% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$730,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (8%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
138
Total units open
10
Units opened last year
8
Units closed last year
1 terminated + 1 non-renewed + 8 ceased operations – other reasons
2
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Sandler ranks against 91 Business Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
48th pct · of 91 peers
Franchise fee
79th pct · of 91 peers
System size
72nd pct · of 91 peers
Business Services industry averages
Avg investment
$149K - $428K
Avg franchise fee
$49K
Avg system size
222
Franchises analyzed
91
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandler | None | $59K | $78K - $102K | 8% | 138 |
| Expense Reduction AnalystsSimilar price | Disclosed | $70K | $76K - $106K | 15% | 161 |
| The Ups StoreBiggest system | Disclosed | $40K | $86K - $606K | 5% | 5,487 |
| Unishippers Global LogisticsTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $30K | $17K - $233K | 15–18.5% | 191 |
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Sandler requires a $59,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $77,500–$102,250, per the most recent FDD on file.
Sandler franchises are sold by Sandler Systems, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.
No. Sandler does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 8% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2025 FDD, Sandler has 138 total locations, with 10 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. Sandler does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, Sandler discloses an initial agreement term of 5 years, a transfer fee of $12,500. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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