What is the Face Foundrie franchisee's responsibility for maintaining the Facial Bar's condition?
Face_Foundrie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
As such, Franchisee covenants and agrees with respect to the operation of the Facial Bar that Franchisee and its employees and agents will comply with all of the requirements of the System and the Operations Manual and will throughout the Term:
- (b) Maintain at all times, at its expense, the Facial Bar and its equipment, fixtures, furnishings, furniture, décor, premises, parking areas, landscape areas, if any, and interior and exterior signs in a clean, attractive and safe condition in conformity with the Operations Manual and Franchisor's high standards and public image.
Franchisee shall promptly make all repairs and replacements thereto as may be required to keep the Facial Bar in the highest degree of sanitation and repair and to maintain maximum efficiency and productivity and in accordance with Franchisor's specifications and in compliance with applicable laws.
If Franchisor changes the System or standards of operation with respect to the Facial Bar, Franchisee expressly agrees to comply with each change within such reasonable time as Franchisor may require, or if no time is specified, within thirty (30) days after receiving notification of the change.
Franchisee shall also maintain maintenance contracts and/or service contracts on all equipment and machinery designated by Franchisor and Franchisor shall have the right to designate the vendor(s) for such contracts and the requirements for the contracts.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 73–74)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Face Foundrie FDD, the franchisee is responsible for maintaining the Facial Bar in a clean, attractive, and safe condition at their own expense. This includes the building itself, equipment, fixtures, furnishings, furniture, décor, premises, parking and landscape areas (if any), and interior and exterior signs. These elements must conform to the standards outlined in the Operations Manual and align with Face Foundrie's high standards and public image.
The franchisee must promptly make any necessary repairs and replacements to keep the Facial Bar in excellent condition, ensuring sanitation, proper repair, maximum efficiency, and productivity, all in accordance with Face Foundrie's specifications and applicable laws. The franchisee is also required to maintain maintenance and service contracts on equipment and machinery as designated by Face Foundrie, who also has the right to choose the vendors and contract requirements.
Furthermore, the Face Foundrie franchisee is obligated to comply with any changes to the System or operational standards implemented by Face Foundrie within a reasonable timeframe, or within 30 days if no specific time is given after notification. This ensures that all Face Foundrie locations maintain a consistent brand image and service quality.