conditional

Is a Beauty Bungalows franchisee required to purchase salon equipment and beauty supplies from designated suppliers?

Beauty_Bungalows Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

rohibited from offering to License, rent, lease or otherwise permit the use of , other space within the Premises, chairs, booths, rooms or other items not authorized by Franchisor as being a part of the System. Franchisee will purchase furniture, fixtures and equipment, beauty supplies and use the salon design firms required for the operation of the Business from suppliers designated or approved by Franchisor. However, if Franchisee proposes to offer, conduct or utilize any services, products, materials, forms, items, supplies or services for use in connection with the Business which are not previously approved by Franchisor as meeting its specifications, Franchisee may request approval in writing from Franchisor. Franchisor may, in its sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever, elect to withhold such approval; however, in order to make such determination, Franchisor may require submission of salon design specifications, information regarding such furniture, fixtures and equipment and beauty supplies. Franchisor may charge Franchisee the actual cost incurred to inspect, investigate and test the salon equipment, beauty supplies and proposed supplier, which will include our travel and living expenses while conducting the investigation ("Supplier/Vendor Inspection Fee"). Franchisee will pay the Supplier/Vendor Inspection Fee in accordance with Franchisor's invoice. Franchisor will advise Franchisee within a reasonable time whether such furniture, fixtures and equipment and beauty supplies meet its specifications. Approved equipment descriptions and supplier contact information are prescribed in the Manual. If Franchisor has not specified or "pre-approved" a supplier for a particular item, Franchisee may seek Franchisor's approval of a supplier selected by Franchisee. Franchisor will approve Franchisee's purchase of items from such supplier so long as the proposed supplier meets all of Franchisor's specifications and standards as to quality, composition, finish, appearance and service, and adequately demonstrates its capacity and facilities to supply Franchisee's needs in the quantities, at the times, and with the reliability requisite to an efficient operation of the Business.

12.07 Insurance. Franchisee must keep in force insurance policies as prescribed by Franchisor in the Manual by an insurance company acceptable to Franchisor at all times during the term of this Agreement and any renewals. Insurance coverage must include general liability, professional liability, combined single limit, bodily injury and property damage insurance for premises operations, products liability and all other occurrences against claims of any person, employee, customer, agent or otherwise in an amount per occurrence of not less than such amount set forth in the Manual and adjusted by Franchisor from time to time. Insurance policies must insure both Franchisee and Franchisor, its officers and directors, as additional named insured against any liability which may accrue against them by reason of the ownership, maintenance or operation by Franchisee of the Business. The policies must also include waiver of subrogation and stipulate that Franchisor shall receive a thirty (30) day prior written notice of cancellation. Original or duplicate copies of all insurance policies, certificates of insurance or other proof of insurance acceptable to Franchisor shall be furnished to Franchisor together with proof of payment within thirty (30) days of issuance thereof. In the event Franchisee fails to obtain the required insurance and keep the same in full force and effect, Franchisee shall pay Franchisor upon demand the premium cost thereof, which Franchisor shall then forward to the insurance carrier plus an administrative fee equal to 20% of the premium. Notwithstanding the foregoing, failure of Franchisee to obtain insurance constitutes a material breach of this Agreement entitling Franchisor to terminate this Agreement pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement. Franchisee will also procure and pay for all other insurance required by state or federal law, including, without limitation, workers' compensation and unemployment insurance.

  • 12.08 Appearance and Customer Service.

Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD page 35)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Beauty Bungalows' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to purchase furniture, fixtures, equipment, and beauty supplies from suppliers designated or approved by Beauty Bungalows. If a franchisee wants to use a different supplier for items that are not pre-approved, they must request written approval from Beauty Bungalows. Beauty Bungalows may require salon design specifications and information about the furniture, fixtures, equipment, and beauty supplies to make a determination.

Beauty Bungalows may charge a Supplier/Vendor Inspection Fee to cover the costs of inspecting, investigating, and testing the salon equipment, beauty supplies, and proposed supplier, including travel and living expenses. If Beauty Bungalows has not specified or pre-approved a supplier for a particular item, the franchisee can seek approval for a supplier they select, as long as the supplier meets Beauty Bungalows' specifications and standards for quality, composition, finish, appearance, and service, and can reliably supply the franchisee's needs.

Beauty Bungalows estimates that purchases from designated or approved suppliers, or those meeting their specifications, will account for approximately 60% to 85% of the franchisee's total initial establishment purchases and 25% to 50% of their ongoing expenses. There is one designated supplier for certain items of furniture, fixtures, and equipment used in the build-out of the Beauty Bungalows franchise, from which Beauty Bungalows receives a rebate equal to 5% of the franchisee's purchases.

If a franchisee seeks to use an alternative supplier, Beauty Bungalows will test the items and review the supplier's business reputation, delivery performance, and credit rating. The franchisee will bear Beauty Bungalows' actual costs for this investigation, estimated to be between $1,000 and $2,000, but potentially more, covering time, travel, and materials. Beauty Bungalows aims to complete the review and inform the franchisee of their decision within 30 days of receiving the required information. Beauty Bungalows reserves the right to disapprove any previously approved vendor whose performance falls below their standards and will communicate these decisions in writing, incorporating them into the Manual.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.