As of the effective date of this Dermani Medspa FDD, what is the status of registration in Illinois?
Dermani_Medspa Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
jectables Consultation and Assessment 16 Esthetician Treatment Protocols 19 Before and After Pictures 20 Uploading Photos ◄ 20 Documentation Protocols 21 Injectables Documentation 26 Post-Treatment Directions 28 Clinical Equipment Maintenance 29 Quality Assurance Program 30 Purpose ◄ 30 Chart Review ◄ 30 Certification/Recertification of Providers for Services◄ 31 SECTION G: Developing a Marketing Plan 1 Marketing Tracking ◄ 2 Promoting dermani MEDSPA® in Your Area4 Use of Media ◄ 4 Electronic Media ◄ 5 Traditional Media ◄ 7 Client Referral Program (state regulations apply here) ◄ 10 Marketing to Existing Clients ◄ 11 Social Media 12 Fostering Relationships with Medical Professionals 16 Guidelines for Using the dermani MEDSPA® Marks 17 Logo and Signage Specifications 18 Signage Requirements ◄ 18 Business Cards and Letterhead ◄ 19 Required Advertising Expenditures 20 Marketing Fund ◄ 20 Local Advertising ◄ 20 Grand Opening Advertising ◄21
Public Relations 22 Community Involvement 24 Obtaining Advertising Approval 25
EXHIBIT I STATE-SPECIFIC DISCLOSURES
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ILLINOIS ADDENDUM TO FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT
ILLINOIS PROHIBITS THE CORPORATE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE. UNLICENSED INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES ARE PROHIBITED FROM OWNING, OPERATING AND MAINTAINING AN ESTABLISHMENT FOR THE STUDY, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF HUMAN AILMENTS AND INJURIES, WHETHER PHYSICAL OR MENTAL. See Medical Corporation Act, 805 ILCS 15/2, 5 (West 2018) and Medical Practice Act of 1987, 225 ILCS 60/ (West 2018).
IF YOU ARE NOT LICENSED/CERTIFIED IN ILLINOIS TO PROVIDE SERVICES OF THE NATURE DESCRIBED IN THIS DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT, YOU MUST NEGOTIATE THE TERMS OF A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH LICENSED PROFESSIONALS WHO WILL PROVIDE THE MEDICAL SERVICES THAT YOUR FRANCHISED BUSINESS OFFERS. RETAIN AN EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY WHO WILL LOOK OUT FOR YOUR BEST INTERESTS IN THIS BUSINESS VENTURE.
Item 5 Additional Disclosure:
Payment of the Initial Franchise Fee is deferred until such time as the Franchisor completes its initial obligations and Franchisee is open for business. The deferral of the Initial Franchise Fee is required by the Illinois Attorney General's Office based on our financial statements. The Illinois Attorney General's Office imposed this deferral requirement due to Franchisor's financial condition.
Item 17, Additional Disclosures. The following statements are added to Item 17:
Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement.
Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act provides that any provision in a franchise agreement that designates jurisdiction or venue outside the State of Illinois is void. However, a franchise agreement may provide for arbitration outside of Illinois.
Section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act provides that any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois is void.
Your rights upon termination and non-renewal of a franchise agreement are set forth in sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 66–311)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dermani Medspa Franchise Disclosure Document, Illinois requires specific disclosures beyond the standard FDD. The Illinois Addendum to the Franchise Disclosure Document highlights the state's prohibition of the corporate practice of medicine. This means that unlicensed individuals cannot own or operate a business offering medical treatments.
Therefore, if a Dermani Medspa franchisee in Illinois is not licensed to provide medical services, they must negotiate a management agreement with licensed professionals who will handle the medical aspects of the business. The FDD emphasizes the importance of retaining an experienced attorney to protect the franchisee's interests in this arrangement. This is a critical consideration for potential franchisees in Illinois, as it necessitates a partnership with qualified medical professionals to ensure compliance with state laws.
Furthermore, Illinois law dictates that the Area Development Agreement is governed by Illinois law, and any provision designating jurisdiction or venue outside of Illinois is void, although arbitration outside of Illinois is permitted. The Illinois Attorney General's Office requires that payment of the Development Fee is deferred until Dermani Medspa completes its initial obligations and the first Franchised Business opens, a condition imposed due to the franchisor's financial condition. These state-specific regulations add complexity to franchising in Illinois, requiring careful attention to legal and financial details.