16 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
The total initial investment to open a Sanford Rose Associates franchise ranges from $11K to $15K (2025 FDD). This includes the franchise fee, equipment, build-out, inventory, and working capital needed before opening.
View full investment analysisThe initial franchise fee for Sanford Rose Associates is $0 (2025 FDD). This one-time fee is paid to the franchisor when signing the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the brand, systems, and initial training.
View full investment analysisData sourced from the Sanford Rose Associates 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
No, Sanford Rose Associates does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2025 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisSanford Rose Associates charges a royalty fee of 5.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.
View full fees analysisThe total ongoing fee rate for a Sanford Rose Associates franchise is approximately 5.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 0.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisSanford Rose Associates has been involved in 1 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the Sanford Rose Associates franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisSanford Rose Associates offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement does not include encroachment protection. Franchisees retain online sales rights for their territory.
View full territory analysisSanford Rose Associates currently operates 172 locations (2025 FDD) (172 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system contracted by 5.0% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 2.6%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Sanford Rose Associates is 19.8% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.
View full growth analysisSanford Rose Associates does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
View full financials analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for Sanford Rose Associates is 5 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 999 times for 1-year periods. The total potential term is 1004 years.
View full contract analysisSanford Rose Associates's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 0 years within 0 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisNo, Sanford Rose Associates's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation. The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.
View full legal analysisSanford Rose Associates provides 1 hours of initial training over approximately 0 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.
View full support analysisSanford Rose Associates does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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