Does Itan evaluate sites proposed by the franchisee for their Itan Salon?
Itan Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Before you open your Salon, we will:
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- Evaluate sites you propose for your Salon, as discussed below under "Site Selection". (§7.1)
Site Selection (§7.1 & 7.2)
A typical Salon is 1,500 to 2,000 square feet (1,700 square feet is recommended) with 10 to 15 rooms. Salons are generally located in strip centers, preferably in close proximity to tenants that generate significant traffic including gyms, grocery stores, hair and nail salons, dry cleaners, coffee shops, etc. Salons should be highly visible, easily accessible and located on the ground floor with direct access from parking.
We do not select the site for your Salon and we do not purchase the premises and lease it to you. You must identify and obtain our approval of the site for your Salon within 90 days after signing the Franchise Agreement. We may terminate your Franchise Agreement if you fail to meet this deadline or if we cannot agree on a site.
Your Salon must be located within the Site Selection Area identified in Part C of ATTACHMENT "A" to the Franchise Agreement and conform to our minimum site selection criteria. You must send us a complete site report that includes all information we require about your proposed site. We try to approve or disapprove sites within 30 days after we receive the required materials. Your site is deemed disapproved if we fail to issue our written approval within the 30-day period. We consider the following factors when reviewing proposed sites:
- general location, visibility, size, condition and characteristics of the building
- parking and accessibility
- traffic counts and patterns
- existence and location of competitive businesses and anchor tenants / traffic generators
- general character of the neighborhood, local demographic data and economic indicators
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, Itan does evaluate sites proposed by the franchisee for their Salon. Franchisees are responsible for identifying a location for their Itan Salon, and they must obtain Itan's approval within 90 days of signing the Franchise Agreement. Failure to meet this deadline or reach an agreement on a site may result in the termination of the Franchise Agreement.
The FDD specifies that a typical Salon is 1,500 to 2,000 square feet, with a recommendation of 1,700 square feet, and includes 10 to 15 rooms. Itan generally prefers locations in strip centers near businesses that attract significant foot traffic, such as gyms, grocery stores, hair and nail salons, dry cleaners, and coffee shops. Salons should be easily accessible, highly visible, and located on the ground floor with direct parking access.
When reviewing proposed sites, Itan considers factors such as the general location, visibility, size, condition, characteristics of the building, parking, accessibility, traffic patterns, the presence of competitors and anchor tenants, the neighborhood's character, local demographics, and economic indicators. Franchisees must submit a complete site report with all required information, and Itan aims to approve or disapprove sites within 30 days of receiving the necessary materials. If written approval is not issued within this period, the site is considered disapproved. If Itan approves a site before the Franchise Agreement is signed, the address will be listed in Part D of ATTACHMENT "A" to the Franchise Agreement. Otherwise, the address will be listed in a Site Approval Notice sent after approval.