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What is the Face Foundrie Franchisor's role in relation to Face Foundrie Facial Bars?

Face_Foundrie Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Face Foundrié Franchising L.L.C. (the "Franchisor") and its affiliates developed and own a format and system (the "System") for establishing and operating a focused facial bar concept under the trademark "FACE FOUNDRIÉ"®, which offers efficient and effective services, including 20-to-50-minute facials, waxing, and skincare products, all delivered with high-end customer service (each is referred to as a "Face Foundrié Facial Bar").

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.

In connection with starting or continuing your employment with Franchisee, you will be trained by us and you will learn of Franchisor's confidential information and know-how concerning the methods of operation of a Face Foundrié Facial Bar and the System*

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows:

1. INTRODUCTION.

  • 1.01 Face Foundrié Facial Bars. Franchisor and its Affiliates own, operate and franchise Face Foundrié Facial Bars. Franchisor has developed and owns a comprehensive system for developing and operating Face Foundrié Facial Bars, which includes trademarks, designs and layouts, distinctive standards, specifications and requirements for products, services, equipment, materials, and supplies; uniform standards, specifications, procedures and methods for operations and customer service standards; procedures for inventory and management control; training and assistance; technology standards; trade dress; marketing, advertising and promotional programs; and certain operational and business standards and policies, all of which Franchisor may add to, remove, change, improve, further develop or otherwise modify from time to time.

As of the date of this Agreement, Franchisor maintains a website related to Face Foundrié Facial Bars at www.facefoundrie.com (the "Website"). Franchisor shall have the right to designate a successor Website or remove the Website, at its discretion. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, during the Term, Franchisor may make available to Franchisee information regarding the Facial Bar on the Website, and/or at least two e-mail addresses under the Website's domain for Franchisee's use (collectively, the "Email Addresses"). Franchisee will be permitted to use the Email Addresses solely to promote, and provide customers information related to, the Facial Bar. Franchisee shall only use the Email Addresses in accordance with terms of this Agreement as well as any guidelines, directives or in the Operations Manual. Franchisee understands and agrees that no message sent from the Email Addresses may contain content which references any other business other than the Facial Bar. Franchisee will not upload, publish, display or otherwise include or use any content on the Website without receiving the prior written approval of Franchisor.

Franchisee agrees not to employ any person who fails or refuses to complete Franchisee's training program or is unqualified to perform his or her duties at the Facial Bar in accordance with the requirements established for the operation of a Face Foundrié Facial Bar.

We may require your Operating Partner and Personnel to attend various training courses, trade shows, ongoing education or certification programs, and/or webinars at the times and locations designated by us, including courses and programs provided by third-parties we designate and/or provided by us and our Affiliates.

  • 4.05 Advisory Services. During the Term, Franchisor may, in its sole discretion, upon the request of Franchisee or if determined necessary by Franchisor, furnish counseling and advisory services to Franchisee with respect to the development, opening and/or operation of the Facial Bar.

Franchisee understands that Franchisor implements promotions such as discount coupons, certificates, frequent customer cards, special offering promotions, gift cards and other activities intended to enhance customer awareness of the System and build traffic at Face Foundrié Facial Bars on a national, regional or local level.

  • (k) At all times operating the Facial Bar under the direct, on-site supervision of at least one person who has successfully completed our training programs pursuant to this Agreement.

  • (l) Participate in all national, regional or local advertising and promotional activities Franchisor requires.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 73–74)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 FDD, Face Foundrie Franchising L.L.C. and its affiliates developed and own the system for establishing and operating focused facial bars under the trademark "FACE FOUNDRIÉ." This system includes efficient and effective services such as 20-to-50-minute facials, waxing, and skincare products, all delivered with high-end customer service. Face Foundrie also maintains a website related to Face Foundrié Facial Bars at www.facefoundrie.com, which they have the right to designate a successor or remove at their discretion.

Face Foundrie has established a comprehensive system that includes trademarks, designs and layouts, distinctive standards, specifications and requirements for products, services, equipment, materials, and supplies; uniform standards, specifications, procedures and methods for operations and customer service standards; procedures for inventory and management control; training and assistance; technology standards; trade dress; marketing, advertising and promotional programs; and certain operational and business standards and policies. Face Foundrie may add to, remove, change, improve, further develop or otherwise modify this system from time to time.

Face Foundrie may require franchisees, their operating partners, and personnel to attend various training courses, trade shows, ongoing education or certification programs, and/or webinars at designated times and locations. They may also furnish counseling and advisory services to franchisees with respect to the development, opening, and/or operation of the Facial Bar, either at their offices or via telephone or e-mail. Franchisees are required to operate their Facial Bars according to Face Foundrie's specifications, methods of service execution, and sales, marketing, and advertising programs and techniques, and must participate in national, regional, or local advertising and promotional activities required by Face Foundrie.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.