What are the Dermani Medspa Practice's obligations regarding licensing of Practitioners?
Dermani_Medspa Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD 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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 66–311)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Dermani Medspa FDD includes an addendum for Illinois franchisees that addresses the corporate practice of medicine. Illinois prohibits unlicensed individuals or entities from owning, operating, or maintaining an establishment for the study, diagnosis, and treatment of human ailments and injuries, whether physical or mental.
For franchisees in Illinois who are not licensed or certified to provide the medical services offered by Dermani Medspa, they must negotiate a management agreement with licensed professionals who will provide those medical services. The FDD emphasizes the importance of retaining an experienced attorney to protect the franchisee's best interests in this business venture.
This requirement ensures that the Dermani Medspa franchise complies with Illinois state laws regarding medical practices. It is the franchisee's responsibility to ensure that all practitioners are appropriately licensed and that the business operates within the legal framework established by the state. This may involve additional costs and administrative overhead for franchisees who are not themselves licensed medical professionals.