What is the Itan franchisee obligated to offer and sell in their salon?
Itan Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- D. Concurrently with the execution of this Addendum, the Parties are entering into an iTAN Franchise Agreement (the "Franchise Agreement"), pursuant to which we will grant you the right and obligation to convert the Current Business to an iTAN Salon that operates in accordance with our System and features tanning, beauty and wellness services (e.g., FIT Bodywrap®, aqua massage, teeth whitening, salt therapy, photo light therapy and other approved services) and sells related retail items under our Marks (your "ITAN Salon").
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 44–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Itan's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is obligated to operate their ITAN Salon in accordance with Itan's System, which includes offering tanning, beauty, and wellness services, such as FIT Bodywrap, aqua massage, teeth whitening, salt therapy, and photo light therapy. The franchisee must also sell related retail items under Itan's Marks. This obligation is part of converting a current business to an Itan Salon, ensuring uniformity and adherence to the brand's standards.
This requirement ensures that all Itan franchises maintain a consistent brand identity and service offering. By adhering to the System, franchisees benefit from the established reputation and customer recognition associated with the Itan brand. The specific services and retail items are determined and approved by Itan, giving the franchisee less flexibility in choosing their offerings.
It is important for prospective franchisees to understand that they must exclusively purchase designated items from Itan's affiliates, unless Itan approves another supplier. This requirement allows Itan to maintain quality control and consistency across all franchise locations. While this may limit the franchisee's ability to source products independently, it also ensures that they are offering products and services that meet Itan's standards.