When is a District Manager required for Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon franchises?
Cost_Cutters_Family_Hair_Salon Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
You must have a District Manager for each 6 Cost Cutters Stores you own. That District Manager must be approved by us, be certified and successfully complete our training program. Additionally, the District Manager must be responsible for the operation and supervision of at least 6 Cost Cutters that you own, as well as supervision of the salon manager, assistant manager or other managers that you may have. The Store must have at least 1 on-site manager, whether that individual is you or another Store manager. A Store manager need not have an equity interest in you or the Cost Cutters Store. Store managers and your officers and directors must sign confidentiality and other agreements (including non-compete agreements) we specify or pre-approve (if applicable law allows). Our right to pre-approve your forms is solely to protect Confidential Information and the competitiveness of Stylestyle Stores. Under no circumstances will we control the forms or terms of employment agreements you use with Store employees or otherwise be responsible for your labor relations or employment practices. We do not limit whom your Store may hire.
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS (FDD pages 58–59)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is required to have a District Manager for every six Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon stores that they own. The District Manager must be approved and certified by Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon, and they must successfully complete the brand's training program.
The District Manager is responsible for the operation and supervision of at least six Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon locations owned by the franchisee. This includes supervising the salon managers, assistant managers, and any other managers the franchisee may employ. The District Manager is expected to devote their full time and attention to overseeing the operations of the franchisee's Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon businesses.
In addition to the District Manager, each Cost Cutters Family Hair Salon location must have at least one on-site manager, whether it is the franchisee themselves or another store manager. This ensures that there is always someone directly responsible for the day-to-day operations of the salon. Store managers and the franchisee's officers and directors are typically required to sign confidentiality and non-compete agreements to protect the brand's confidential information and competitiveness.