What is Dermani Medspa's requirement if a franchisee uses their own contractor for buildout?
Dermani_Medspa Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Likewise, we require you to either use our designated construction contractor when you are building out your dermani MEDSPA®, or, if you use your own contractor, then you must use our designated contractor to oversee your buildout.
The low estimate assumes that you will use our designated real estate broker and contractor.
The high estimate assumes that you will use your own real estate broker and contractor, and therefore pay our designated real estate broker and contractor additional fees for their services.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 20–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dermani Medspa's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee chooses to use their own contractor for the buildout of their Dermani Medspa location, they are required to have Dermani Medspa's designated contractor oversee the buildout process. Dermani Medspa mandates the oversight to ensure that the construction aligns with their specifications and standards.
This requirement has a financial implication for the franchisee. The FDD notes that the high estimate for initial investment assumes the franchisee will use their own contractor but also pay Dermani Medspa's designated contractor additional fees for their oversight services. Therefore, franchisees need to factor in these additional oversight fees when budgeting for their initial investment.
This policy ensures quality control and brand consistency across all Dermani Medspa locations. While it provides franchisees the flexibility to choose their own contractor, it also protects Dermani Medspa's brand standards by requiring oversight from a contractor familiar with their specific requirements. Prospective franchisees should discuss the specifics of these oversight fees and the scope of the designated contractor's involvement with Dermani Medspa to fully understand the costs and responsibilities involved in the buildout process.