Are there any fees associated with the Dermani Medspa Waiver of Management Agreement?
Dermani_Medspa Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In certain states, it may be permissible under the existing laws that may be applicable to medical practices and/or medical centers for one entity to both manage and operate the dermani MEDSPA®, including hiring any medical and professional personnel and providing medical services to clients at the dermani MEDSPA®. If you determine that the laws that would apply to a dermani MEDSPA® in your state would permit you to do so, you may request that we waive certain requirements of the Franchise Agreement related to separating the operation of the medical aspects of the dermani MEDSPA® from the management aspects. In particular, depending upon the applicable laws and circumstances, you may not be required to enter into a management agreement with a PC, or be restricted from directly employing Affiliated Physicians. Any waiver or any modification of our standards would be subject to compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. If we agree to a waiver, you must enter into our "Waiver of Management Agreement" (which is Exhibit L to this Disclosure Document). Under the Waiver of Management Agreement, you agree that, instead of entering into the Management Agreement with a separate PC, you will (a) operate the dermani MEDSPA®, including performing all responsibilities and obligations of the "PC" under the Management Agreement, and (b) manage the dermani MEDSPA® as required in the Franchise Agreement and by performing all the responsibilities and obligations of the "Company" under the Management Agreement. As part of this Waiver of Management Agreement, you must represent that you have consulted with an attorney with experience in medical and health care laws and regulations in your state, and she or he has advised you that you may operate the Franchised Business
and the dermani MEDSPA® as one entity. If you qualify to enter into the Waiver of Management Agreement, we will make the final determination whether we will permit the waiver or not.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 66)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dermani Medspa FDD, the document does not explicitly state any fees associated with the Waiver of Management Agreement. The document describes the circumstances under which a franchisee might be eligible for a waiver, primarily when state laws permit a single entity to manage and operate the medspa, including providing medical services.
The FDD outlines that if a franchisee qualifies for the waiver, Dermani Medspa retains the final decision on whether to grant it. If approved, the franchisee must enter into the Waiver of Management Agreement, agreeing to operate and manage the medspa while fulfilling the responsibilities typically assigned to a Professional Corporation (PC) under the standard Management Agreement. The franchisee must also confirm they've consulted with an attorney experienced in relevant state medical and healthcare laws, who has advised them that operating the franchised business as a single entity is permissible.
Because the FDD does not specify any fees for the Waiver of Management Agreement, prospective franchisees should directly ask Dermani Medspa about any potential costs or fees associated with this waiver to fully understand the financial implications. This inquiry should be part of their due diligence process to ensure they have a complete picture of the investment and operational costs.