Is a Dermani Medspa franchisee required to secure and maintain all licenses, permits, and certificates related to the operation of the franchised business?

According to the 2025 Dermani Medspa FDD, franchisees are responsible for securing and maintaining all necessary licenses, permits, and certificates required to operate the franchised business. This obligation extends to ensuring that all employees in positions requiring a license are currently licensed by all relevant authorities, with copies of these licenses kept on file.

The FDD emphasizes the importance of complying with all local, state, and federal laws applicable to the Dermani Medspa business, given the heavily regulated nature of the medical industry. These regulations encompass various aspects, including the practice of medicine, operation and licensing of medical services, relationships between healthcare providers and physicians, anti-kickback laws, fee-splitting restrictions, self-referral restrictions, client record privacy (HIPAA), medical device usage, and advertising of medical services. Franchisees must also adhere to state and local laws regarding medical office management.

Furthermore, franchisees must ensure that their relationship with the Professional Corporation (PC) complies with all relevant laws and regulations. The PC is responsible for securing and maintaining all required licenses, permits, and certificates for operating the Dermani Medspa. Each state has boards governing medical, nursing, cosmetology, and other professions that set rules and regulations regarding their members and the services they can legally offer. These regulations typically include requirements for medical providers to hold state licenses and registrations to work as physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants, and to hold certifications or registrations in applicable professional associations or registries.