Besides construction delays, what other delays can impact the opening timeline for an Itan franchise?
Itan Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We expect most franchisees will open 6 to 12 months after signing the Franchise Agreement (Conversion Salons typically open sooner). Factors that may affect this time include:
- the amount of time needed to find an approved site
- protracted lease negotiations with your landlord
- the amount of time needed to secure financing, insurance, licenses and permits
- the condition of your building and extent of required upgrades, remodeling and renovations
- construction delays due to labor or materials shortages, inclement weather or other reasons
- delayed delivery or installation of equipment and fixtures
- the amount of time needed to comply with zoning requirements and other laws and regulations
- the amount of time needed to complete training
- the amount of time needed to hire and train your staff
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 22–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Itan's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, several factors besides construction delays can affect the opening timeline of a new salon. Itan estimates that a franchisee will typically open their salon 6 to 12 months after signing the Franchise Agreement; conversion salons usually open sooner.
Delays can arise from the time it takes to find an approved site for the salon. Protracted lease negotiations with the landlord can also extend the timeline. Securing financing, insurance, licenses, and permits can also cause delays. The condition of the building and the extent of required upgrades, remodeling, and renovations can further impact the opening date.
Additional delays may stem from the time required for equipment and fixture delivery or installation. Compliance with zoning requirements and other laws and regulations can also add to the timeline. Finally, the time needed to complete the initial training program for the Managing Owner and staff, as well as the time required to hire and train staff, can also affect when the Itan franchise can open.