Does the studio manager for a Deka Lash franchise need to pass a criminal background check?
Deka_Lash Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
You must provide franchise services under your direct supervision and control or under the direct supervision and control of a full-time studio manager who has attended and passed our initial training. You and your spouse must be able to pass a criminal background check. Your studio manager (if applicable) and all employees that have access to client accounts or as required by local law, must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISED BUSINESS (FDD pages 47–48)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Deka Lash Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee does not directly supervise and control the franchise services, a full-time studio manager must be employed to do so. The studio manager must attend and pass Deka Lash's initial training program.
In addition to training requirements, the FDD states that the studio manager must be able to pass a criminal background check. This requirement extends to all employees who have access to client accounts or as required by local law.
This requirement ensures that individuals in positions of trust within the Deka Lash franchise network have a clean criminal record, safeguarding the interests and security of clients and the brand. Franchisees should ensure compliance with this requirement during the hiring and management of their studio staff.