For a Floyds 99 Barbershop, who is responsible for employment decisions such as hiring and firing?

According to Floyds 99's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is solely responsible for all employment decisions at their Barbershop. This includes decisions related to hiring, training, firing, scheduling, compensation, benefits, discipline, and supervision. The franchisor, Floyds 99, provides mandatory standards and specifications for various aspects of the barbershop's operation, such as hair cutting techniques, scheduling, pricing strategies, client relations, employee training, marketing, advertising, and the products and services offered.

While Floyds 99 sets standards to protect the brand and licensed methods, the day-to-day operation of the barbershop, including all employment-related matters, rests entirely with the franchisee. This means the franchisee has the autonomy to make decisions about staffing, compensation, and employee management within the framework of the brand's standards.

This arrangement is typical in franchising, where the franchisee operates the business independently while adhering to the franchisor's established system and brand standards. The franchisee's control over employment decisions allows them to tailor their staffing to the specific needs of their location and manage their employees in a way that best suits their business. However, it also means the franchisee bears the full responsibility for compliance with employment laws and regulations.