Who is responsible for employment decisions at a Floyds 99 barbershop?

According to the 2025 Floyds 99 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, supervision, and the day-to-day operation of the shop.

This means that while Floyds 99 provides mandatory standards and specifications for various aspects of the business, such as hair cutting techniques, client relations, and employee training, the franchisee has the autonomy to make all employment-related decisions. The standards and specifications provided by Floyds 99 are designed to protect the brand and licensed methods, but they do not control the day-to-day operation of the barbershop.

For a prospective franchisee, this signifies a high degree of control over staffing and personnel management. However, it also means bearing the full responsibility for compliance with employment laws and regulations. Franchisees should ensure they have adequate resources and expertise to handle these responsibilities effectively. Floyds 99 does require franchisees to procure and maintain employment practices liability insurance of not less than $500,000 to $1,000,000 per claim, including third-party liability, wage and hour defense costs and punitive and exemplary damages claims, where insurable.