What must an Itan franchisee conspicuously identify themselves as in all dealings with third parties?
Itan Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Throughout the Term you must, in all dealings with third parties, conspicuously identify yourself as a franchisee and the independent owner of your Salon.
We may require that you display a written notice of independent ownership, in the form we prescribe, at any location within your Salon that we specify.
You must also include a written indication of independent ownership on all agreements, forms, letterhead, advertising materials, business cards and other materials that we specify.
Neither party may: (a) make any express or implied agreement, warranty or representation, or incur any debt, in the name of or on behalf of the other; or (b) represent that our relationship is other than franchisor and franchisee.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 44–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Itan's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, throughout the term of the franchise agreement, franchisees must conspicuously identify themselves as an Itan franchisee and the independent owner of their salon in all dealings with third parties. This requirement ensures that customers and other parties are aware that the Itan salon is independently owned and operated under a franchise agreement.
Itan may also require franchisees to display a written notice of independent ownership, in a form prescribed by Itan, at any specified location within the salon. Furthermore, franchisees must include a written indication of independent ownership on all agreements, forms, letterhead, advertising materials, business cards, and other materials as specified by Itan.
This provision clarifies that the relationship between Itan and its franchisees is that of franchisor and franchisee, and neither party can make any agreement, warranty, or representation on behalf of the other, or represent their relationship as anything other than franchisor and franchisee. This protects both Itan and the franchisee from potential liabilities or misunderstandings arising from misrepresentation of their relationship.