What specific areas of law are Face Foundrie franchisees required to comply with?
Face_Foundrie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ee will, upon request of Franchisor, make such reasonable alterations to the Facial Bar or premises as may be necessary to conform to the then-current marketing and operating standards and specifications of the System. Franchisee will paint the Facial Bar (interior or exterior) at such intervals as Franchisor may reasonably determine to be advisable, which determination shall in no event be more than once in any calendar year.
- (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 will be solely responsible for obtaining any and all licenses and permits required to operate the Facial Bar. Franchisee must comply with all state and local laws and regulations regarding the staffing and management of the Facial Bar, including without limitation (i) any requirements for medical personnel supervision, ownership, oversight or involvement with the Facial Bar, and (ii) any requirements for certain services to be provided by licensed and/or credentialed individuals. Without limiting the previous
sentence, Franchisee must ensure each employee or contractor has all necessary licenses, and meets all continuing education requirements, and Franchisee must maintain copies of all such licenses. Franchisee must notify Franchisor in writing within five (5) days of the commencement of any action, disciplinary investigation, suit, proceeding or investigation, or of the issuance of any order, injunction, award of decree, by any court, agency, or other governmental instrumentality that relates to Franchisee, the Facial Bar, or any of Franchisee's employees. Franchisee must keep copies of all health, fire, building occupancy and similar inspection reports on file and available for Franchisor to review. Franchisee must promptly forward to Franchisor any correspondence stating that Franchisee is not in compliance with any such laws, rules, ordinances and regulations.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 73–74)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Face Foundrie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must comply with all applicable laws, rules, ordinances, regulations, and licensing and permitting requirements that affect the Facial Bar or the premises. This includes, but is not limited to, laws and regulations concerning 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.
Face Foundrie franchisees are also responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses and permits to operate the Facial Bar. Furthermore, they must adhere to state and local laws and regulations regarding staffing and management, including requirements for medical personnel supervision, ownership, oversight, or involvement, as well as requirements for certain services to be provided by licensed and/or credentialed individuals.
Additionally, Face Foundrie franchisees must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including the applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), regarding the construction, design, and operation of the Facial Bar. The franchisor's review of the franchisee's construction plans is limited to assessing compliance with Face Foundrie's design standards and does not extend to ensuring compliance with legal requirements, which remains the franchisee's sole responsibility.