Sandler Systems
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Sandler Systems franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Sandler provides sales, leadership, and management training, along with coaching and consulting for individuals and organizations. Franchisees operate local training businesses and serve clients through group instruction, individual coaching, and related programs.
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Sandler Systems quick facts
- Is Sandler Systems a franchise?
- Yes. Sandler Systems offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2024, it reported 138 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 43).
- How much does it cost to open a Sandler Systems franchise?
- The Sandler Systems Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $77,500–$102,250 for total initial investment minimum (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 16); $102,250 for total initial investment maximum (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 16). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Sandler Systems initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $59,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 11). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Sandler Systems charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 8% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $545 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 12). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Sandler Systems disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Sandler Systems FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 40). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Sandler Systems locations are there?
- The FDD reports 138 outlets at the end of 2024 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 43). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Sandler Systems a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $77,500 – $102,250 (Total initial investment minimum); $102,250 (Total initial investment maximum); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 8 separate groups: revenue and costs for 17 Franchised business locations; revenue and costs for 39 Franchised business locations; revenue and costs for 43 Franchised business locations; revenue and costs for 109 Franchised business locations; revenue for 27 Franchised business locations; revenue for 28 Franchised business locations; revenue for 1 Owner totals across 2 or 3 franchised businesses locations; costs and revenue for 10 Franchised business locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 1 in 2024, to 138 (Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Sandler Systems head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 2 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Total initial investment minimumPDF p. 16$77,500 – $102,250
- Total initial investment maximumPDF p. 16$102,250
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 11
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Monthly royalty rateMain ongoing fee
26 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
8 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
17 locations
Revenue and costs · 17 locations
- Who is counted
- Franchised Businesses in the Subset: self-reported revenue and operated throughout the full 2024 calendar year
- Period
- 3–5 years
- Excluded
- 29 of 138 year-end Franchised Businesses excluded for not reporting revenue or not operating for the full calendar year
- Method
- Unaudited self-reported data
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of December 31, 2024 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 43
Net −2 outlets, 2022–2024
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2024 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($77,500 – $102,250) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 137 to 138 in 2024. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 11
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Businesses in the Subset: self-reported revenue and operated through… · PDF p. 40; PDF p. 41
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Businesses in the Subset: self-reported revenue and operated through… · PDF p. 40; PDF p. 41
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Businesses in the Subset: self-reported revenue and operated through… · PDF p. 40; PDF p. 41
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Businesses in the Subset: self-reported revenue and operated through… · PDF p. 40; PDF p. 41
- [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Businesses in the Subset: self-reported revenue and operated through… · PDF p. 40
- [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Businesses in the Subset: self-reported revenue and operated through… · PDF p. 40
- [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — One identified multiple-franchise owner’s combined businesses · PDF p. 41
- [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Businesses in the Subset: self-reported revenue and operated through… · PDF p. 41; PDF p. 40
- [10]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 43
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.
Territory & operations
No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.
138 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
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Territory language
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Litigation disclosure
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Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.