What does Floyds 99 consider to be part of its Licensed Methods?
Floyds_99 Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We consider our Operations Manual and related materials and training materials to be a part of our Licensed Methods and any software that we may in the future develop as our proprietary and confidential property. You may use the Operations Manual only as described in the Franchise Agreement.
Updates of information and programs regarding the franchised business, the FLOYD'S 99 concept, the hair care industry generally, and the Licensed Methods, at a frequency to be determined by the Franchisor, including, without limitation, information about improvements to existing hair care services offered, new hair care service offerings, styling trends and products and merchandise which may be developed and made available to FLOYD'S 99 franchisees as a part of the Licensed Methods. The Licensed Methods may address (to the extent allowed by law) the maximum, minimum or other price requirements for products and services the FLOYD'S 99 Shop sells, including requirements for special offers, discounts and promotions.
The Franchisee is prohibited from offering or selling any products or services not authorized by the Franchisor as being a part of the Licensed Methods.
The Franchisee acknowledges that compliance with the Operations Manual is vitally important to the Franchisor and other FLOYD'S 99 system franchisees and is necessary to protect the reputation and goodwill of the Marks and to maintain a uniform quality of operation throughout the FLOYD'S 99 system.
Source: Item 14 — PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Floyds 99's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Licensed Methods encompass several key components of the Floyds 99 franchise system. These include the Operations Manual, related materials, and training materials. Additionally, any software that Floyds 99 may develop in the future is considered proprietary and confidential property and part of their Licensed Methods. Franchisees are granted the right to use these Licensed Methods in the operation of their Floyds 99 shop, but this use is strictly governed by the Franchise Agreement.
Floyds 99 also retains the right to update information and programs regarding the franchised business, the Floyds 99 concept, the hair care industry, and the Licensed Methods. This includes improvements to existing hair care services, new service offerings, styling trends, and products made available to franchisees. The Licensed Methods may also address pricing requirements for products and services, including special offers, discounts, and promotions, to the extent allowed by law.
Furthermore, franchisees are prohibited from offering or selling any products or services not authorized by Floyds 99 as part of the Licensed Methods. If a franchisee wishes to introduce new products or services, they must first obtain written approval from Floyds 99, which may be withheld at Floyds 99's discretion. Floyds 99 may require the submission of specifications, information, or samples for review, and the franchisee may be responsible for reimbursing Floyds 99 for the costs of this investigation. Compliance with the Operations Manual is considered vitally important to protect the reputation and goodwill of the Floyds 99 brand and maintain a uniform quality of operation throughout the franchise system.