Is the Beauty Bungalows Franchisee bound by modifications to the manual?

According to Beauty Bungalows's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement defines the 'System' as the franchisor's know-how, information, trade secrets, methods, manuals, standards, designs, methods of trademark usage, copyrightable works, rental space sources and specifications, software, confidential electronic and other communications, methods of Internet usage, marketing programs, and research and development connected with the operation and promotion of the franchised Business. The agreement states that the System can be modified by Beauty Bungalows at any time.

This means that as a Beauty Bungalows franchisee, you are obligated to adhere to the most current version of the manual and all other components of the System, even as they are updated or changed by the franchisor. These modifications could impact various aspects of your business operations, including marketing strategies, technology usage, and day-to-day procedures.

The franchisee should be aware that Beauty Bungalows has the right to make these changes unilaterally. It is important for a prospective franchisee to understand the scope and potential impact of these modifications on their business. It would be prudent to discuss with the franchisor the typical frequency and nature of changes to the manual and System, and how Beauty Bungalows communicates these changes to franchisees.