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    Five Star Bath Solutions vs Mr. Sandless

    Reviewed figures from each brand's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), side by side. Each figure carries its FDD year and page. This is not a ranking or recommendation, and the two FDDs may cover different years and location groups.

    Five Star Bath Solutions2026 FDDMr. Sandless2026 FDD

    Initial investment · Item 7

    Five Star Bath Solutions

    $162,000 – $333,500

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 27

    Mr. Sandless

    $41,560 – $91,210

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 14

    Initial franchise fee · Item 5

    Five Star Bath Solutions

    $59,500

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 13

    Mr. Sandless

    $20,000

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 9

    Royalty · Item 6

    Five Star Bath Solutions

    6%

    2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 24

    Mr. Sandless

    6% of Gross Sales or $600, whichever is greater

    2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 10

    Before you compare

    • Both sets of figures come from 2026 FDDs.
    • Only Mr. Sandless has reviewed Item 19 figures here.

    Financial commitment

    Estimated initial investment (Item 7)

    Five Star Bath Solutions

    $162,000 – $333,500
    Single location total investment: $162,000–$333,500
    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 27

    Mr. Sandless

    $41,560 – $91,210
    TOTAL
    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 14
    Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5)

    Five Star Bath Solutions

    $59,500
    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 13

    Mr. Sandless

    $20,000
    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 9
    Royalty (Item 6)

    Five Star Bath Solutions

    6%
    Royalty for gross revenue $0–$1,000,000
    2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 24

    Mr. Sandless

    6% of Gross Sales or $600, whichever is greater
    Royalty Fee – Mr. Sandless Business
    2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 10
    Brand / advertising fund (Item 6)

    Five Star Bath Solutions

    2.5%
    National marketing fee rate maximum — 2.5%
    2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 15

    Mr. Sandless

    1% of 1% of gross sales
    Advertising Fund
    2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 10

    System scale & health

    Total outlets (Item 20)

    Five Star Bath Solutions

    348
    Outlets at end of 2025
    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 66

    Mr. Sandless

    384
    Outlets at end of 2025
    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 36
    Net outlet change (Item 20)

    Five Star Bath Solutions

    +172
    Calculated: 176 at end of 2023 → 348 at end of 2025

    Mr. Sandless

    +2
    Calculated: 382 at end of 2023 → 384 at end of 2025
    Outlet exits (Item 20)

    Five Star Bath Solutions

    Not available
    No complete exit records for a year

    Mr. Sandless

    Not available
    No complete exit records for a year
    Franchising since (Item 1)

    Five Star Bath Solutions

    2002
    From a verified franchisor listing

    Mr. Sandless

    2006
    2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 7
    Franchisor founded (Item 1)

    Five Star Bath Solutions

    Not available
    Not in reviewed records

    Mr. Sandless

    2005
    2026 FDD · Item 1 · PDF p. 7

    Financial performance (Item 19), by location group

    Five Star Bath Solutions

    No reviewed Item 19 figures

    Mr. Sandless
    Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record
    $14,210
    other Gross earnings
    2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 35

    Item 19 groups are shown separately and never combined. Revenue or sales figures are not profit. Net outlet change and turnover are Franopolis calculations from the disclosed counts; turnover is a count-based rate, not a measure of owner earnings.

    Five Star Bath Solutions vs Mr. Sandless: common questions

    Which costs less to open, Five Star Bath Solutions or Mr. Sandless?
    Five Star Bath Solutions: $162,000 – $333,500 (2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 27); Mr. Sandless: $41,560 – $91,210 (2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 14). These are each franchisor's Item 7 estimated initial investment. The low end of the disclosed estimate is lower for Mr. Sandless. Estimates are not quotes, and the FDD years may differ.
    How do Five Star Bath Solutions and Mr. Sandless royalties compare?
    Five Star Bath Solutions: 6% (2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 24); Mr. Sandless: 6% of Gross Sales or $600, whichever is greater (2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 10). Royalties as disclosed in Item 6; other recurring fees are listed separately.
    Which has more locations, Five Star Bath Solutions or Mr. Sandless?
    Five Star Bath Solutions: 348 (2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 66); Mr. Sandless: 384 (2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 36). Total outlets from Item 20. Outlet counts do not indicate territory availability or franchisee results.
    Do Five Star Bath Solutions and Mr. Sandless disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Five Star Bath Solutions has no reviewed Item 19 figures on file; Mr. Sandless has reviewed Item 19 figures for 1 location group. Different location groups are not directly comparable, and revenue is not profit.

    Answers restate the reviewed figures above. Not a ranking or recommendation.

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