Does Dermani Medspa require a Dermani Medspa franchisee to have licensed medical professionals?
Dermani_Medspa Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
he System for the Initial Term, unless sooner terminated as provided herein. You agree at all times to perform your obligations under this Agreement faithfully, honestly, and diligently and to use your best efforts to promote the Franchised Business.
- 1.1.2. You agree that your Medspa will have one or more licensed and qualified medical professionals (referred to as a "Licensed Professional"). You (if you are a Licensed Professional) or other Licensed Professionals engaged by you will be involved in the operations of your Medspa in accordance with your state's laws and regulations, this Agreement, and the Manuals.
- 1.2. Professional Corporation Under Management; Services. Prior to commencing operations of the Franchised Business, you shall enter into a Management Agreement with a PC whereby you will provide to the PC management and administrative services and support consistent with the System and as outlined in our form of Management Agreement to support the PC's medspa or medical center and its delivery of medical services and related products to patients, consistent with all applicable laws and regulatio
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 66–311)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dermani Medspa FDD, a franchisee is required to have one or more licensed and qualified medical professionals involved in the operations of their medspa. Dermani Medspa requires that the franchisee, if they are not a licensed professional, engage other licensed professionals to be involved in the operations of the medspa. These professionals must adhere to state laws and regulations, the franchise agreement, and the manuals provided by Dermani Medspa.
Prior to commencing operations, the Dermani Medspa franchisee must enter into a Management Agreement with a Professional Corporation (PC). Through this agreement, the franchisee will provide management and administrative services to support the PC's delivery of medical services and related products. The PC, in turn, will employ and control the physicians and professionally licensed personnel, including physician assistants, medical assistants, medical receptionists, and estheticians. This structure ensures that medical services are provided under the supervision and control of licensed professionals, while the franchisee manages the administrative and business aspects of the medspa.
In states like Illinois, where the corporate practice of medicine is prohibited, Dermani Medspa franchisees who are not licensed to provide medical services must negotiate a management agreement with licensed professionals. This agreement ensures that the medical services offered by the franchised business are provided by qualified and licensed individuals, complying with state regulations. The FDD also advises retaining an experienced attorney to protect the franchisee's interests in this business venture, especially when navigating complex legal and regulatory requirements related to medical practices.