What laws, codes, and regulations must a Face Foundrie franchisee comply with regarding the construction, design, and operation of the Facial Bar?
Face_Foundrie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(c) Franchisee shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations, including the applicable provisions of the ADA, regarding the construction, design and operation of the Facial Bar.
(d) Comply with all applicable laws, rules, ordinances, regulations and licensing and permitting requirements that affect or otherwise concern the Facial Bar or the Premises, including, without limitation, zoning, disability access, signage, fire and safety, sales tax registration, music licensing, health and sanitation, construction, HVAC, plumbing, environmental laws, and other data privacy regulations, guidelines and best practices.
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.
As stated above, Franchisor shall make available to Franchisee specifications and guidelines for the construction of a Face Foundrié Facial Bar and for the interior design and layout, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, and signs.
Franchisee acknowledges that such standard design plans and specifications shall not contain the requirements of any federal, state or local law, code or regulation (including without limitation those concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act (the "ADA") or similar rules governing public accommodations or commercial facilities for persons with disabilities), nor shall such plans contain the requirements of, or be used for, construction drawings or other documentation necessary to obtain permits or authorization to build a specific Face Foundrié Facial Bar, compliance with all of which shall be Franchisee's responsibility and at Franchisee's expense.
Franchisee shall adapt the standard plans to the Facial Bar's location, subject to Franchisor's approval.
Agreement, and if it does so, Franchisee will use the form of Membership Agreement that Franchisor provides to Franchisee, and will not make any modifications in the forms without Franchisor's prior written consent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Franchisee acknowledges that it is responsible for ensuring that the Membership Agreements and its offer of Memberships comply with all applicable laws for its Facial Bar. If such laws require that Franchisee modify the Membership Agreements or the terms of Membership that if offers, Franchisee may do so only to the extent necessary to comply with such applicable laws, provided that Franchisee provide Franchisor with written notice at least fourteen (14) days prior to such modifications.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 73–74)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Face Foundrie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must adhere to various laws, codes, and regulations concerning the construction, design, and operation of their Facial Bar. Franchisees are responsible for complying with all federal, state, and local laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This encompasses ensuring the Facial Bar's construction and design meet accessibility standards.
Face Foundrie franchisees are also responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and certifications for the lawful construction and operation of the Facial Bar. They must comply with laws, rules, ordinances, regulations, and licensing and permitting requirements related to zoning, disability access, signage, fire and safety, sales tax registration, music licensing, health and sanitation, construction, HVAC, plumbing, environmental laws, and data privacy.
Face Foundrie provides standard design plans and specifications, but these do not include specific legal or code requirements. Franchisees must adapt these plans to their location, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and obtaining franchisor approval for any modifications. The franchisee is responsible for ensuring that their membership agreements comply with all applicable laws for their Facial Bar, and may modify the agreements only to the extent necessary to comply with such applicable laws, provided that Franchisee provide Franchisor with written notice at least fourteen (14) days prior to such modifications.