Under what condition will a Face Foundrie franchisee need to make alterations to the Facial Bar?
Face_Foundrie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee's acquisition of a successor franchise is further conditioned on Franchisee refurbishing the premises of the Facial Bar at Franchisee's expense to conform the Facial Bar to the then-current image for new Face Foundrié Facial Bars, including, without limitation, with respect to trade dress, color schemes and presentation of the Marks ("Refurbishments"). Refurbishments may include structural changes, installation of new equipment and signs, remodeling, redecoration and modifications to existing improvements.
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.
- (c) Make no physical changes from blueprint specifications or approved remodeling plans in connection with the Premises, or the design thereof, or any of the materials used therein, or their colors, without the express written approval of Franchisor, except that Franchisee 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.
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.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 73–74)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Face Foundrie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee may need to make alterations to the Facial Bar under certain conditions. Specifically, Face Foundrie requires franchisees to make reasonable alterations to the Facial Bar or premises if it is necessary to conform to the then-current marketing and operating standards and specifications of the Face Foundrie system. These alterations would be at the request of Face Foundrie.
Additionally, when a franchisee seeks to acquire a successor franchise, they are required to refurbish the premises of the Facial Bar at their own expense. This refurbishment must conform the Facial Bar to the then-current image for new Face Foundrie Facial Bars. These refurbishments can include structural changes, installation of new equipment and signs, remodeling, redecoration, and modifications to existing improvements.
Furthermore, the franchisee is responsible for adapting the standard plans to the Facial Bar's location, subject to Face Foundrie's approval. While Face Foundrie will provide specifications and guidelines for the construction, interior design, layout, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, and signs, these standard design plans do not include requirements of any federal, state, or local law, code, or regulation. Compliance with all applicable laws, including accessibility requirements like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), is the franchisee's responsibility and expense. Therefore, the franchisee will need to make alterations to ensure compliance with these regulations.