Under the Face Foundrie Franchise Agreement, can the designated location be owned or leased?
Face_Foundrie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Under the Franchise Agreement, you will operate your Facial Bar at a designated location, which may be either owned by you or leased from a third party, in compliance with our requirements as they are adopted from time to time. A typical Facial Bar occupies approximately 1,400 to 2,200 square feet of space, and is generally located in a high traffic retail location. All Facial Bars are constructed to our specifications as to format, size, layout, decor and the like, unless we agree otherwise.
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 9–11)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Face Foundrie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee can either own or lease the designated location for their facial bar. The document specifies that the location must comply with Face Foundrie's requirements, which are subject to change.
The typical Face Foundrie facial bar occupies between 1,400 and 2,200 square feet and is generally situated in a high-traffic retail area. Face Foundrie requires that all locations adhere to their specifications regarding format, size, layout, and decor, unless the franchisor agrees otherwise.
This flexibility in ownership or leasing provides potential franchisees with options that may better suit their financial situation and business strategy. However, franchisees must ensure that any location, whether owned or leased, meets Face Foundrie's standards and requirements to maintain brand consistency and customer experience.