According to the Face Foundrie Franchise Agreement, what is the Franchisee's role?
Face_Foundrie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor and Franchisee have executed a Franchise Agreement ("Franchise Agreement") granting Franchisee the right to operate a Face Foundrié Facial Bar (the "Franchised Facial Bar") under the terms and conditions of the Franchise Agreement.
WHEREAS, Franchisee recognizes the value and benefits that can be derived from utilizing the System and being associated with Franchisor, the Marks and the other distinctive features of the System, and desires to obtain a franchise from Franchisor to use the System and to operate a Face Foundrié Facial Bar at an accepted location, and Franchisor is willing to grant such a franchise to Franchisee, all subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows:
1. INTRODUCTION.
- 1.02 Acknowledgments. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that it or its authorized officers have read this Agreement and Franchisor's franchise disclosure document. By signing this Agreement, Franchisee accepts the proposition that to deliver and execute high-quality services and products in connection with beauty-related services and products requires a specific approach to the services, products, and customer experience (impacted by the quality of people and training) not typically found in other beauty-related businesses. Franchisee understands the terms of this Agreement and accepts them as being reasonably necessary to maintain the uniformity of Franchisor's high-quality standards at all Face Foundrié Facial Bars in
order to protect and preserve the goodwill of the Marks and the integrity of the System. Franchisee has conducted an independent investigation of the business contemplated by this Agreement and recognizes that the beauty services industry is highly competitive, with constantly changing market conditions. Franchisee recognizes that the nature of Face Foundrié Facial Bars may change over time, that an investment in a Face Foundrié Facial Bar involves business risks, and that the success of the venture is largely dependent on Franchisee's own abilities, efforts and financial resources. Franchisee or its Owners shall truthfully fill out the Franchisee Acknowledgment attached hereto as Exhibit H.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 73–74)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Face Foundrie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchisee is granted the right to operate a Face Foundrié Facial Bar under the terms and conditions outlined in the Franchise Agreement. The Franchisee acknowledges that operating a Face Foundrié Facial Bar requires a specific approach to services, products, and customer experience, emphasizing the quality of people and training. The Franchisee also confirms they have read the agreement and the franchise disclosure document. They understand and accept the terms as reasonably necessary to maintain Face Foundrie's high-quality standards across all locations, protecting the brand's goodwill and the integrity of its system.
The Franchisee's role involves utilizing Face Foundrie's established system, which includes trademarks, designs, layouts, and standards for products, services, equipment, and customer service. This system also encompasses procedures for inventory and management control, training, technology standards, and marketing programs. The Franchisee is expected to adhere to these standards and procedures, which may be modified by Face Foundrie from time to time, to ensure uniformity and quality across all franchised locations.
Furthermore, the Franchisee acknowledges the competitive nature of the beauty services industry and the business risks associated with investing in a Face Foundrié Facial Bar. The success of the venture is largely dependent on the Franchisee's abilities, efforts, and financial resources. The Franchisee is also responsible for truthfully completing a Franchisee Acknowledgment form, indicating their understanding and acceptance of these responsibilities and risks.