What is the Itan franchisee's responsibility regarding the costs and expenses of operating their franchise?
Itan Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must, at your sole expense, re-image, remodel, renovate, refurbish, and modernize the Premises to comply with all standards and specifications in the Manual, including, without limitation, our required design and layout, construction materials, furniture, fixtures and equipment, interior and exterior signage and trade dress.
We may, at our discretion, limit the required remodeling to painting and lightweight items to limit the required conversion costs.
You must hire a licensed and bonded architect to prepare your construction plans to convert your Premises to an iTAN Salon.
Your architect must ensure the construction plans: (a) incorporate the required minimum modifications and improvements set forth in Attachment C to this Addendum; (b) satisfy all required standards and specifications in the Manual; and (c) comply with all Laws (including the Americans with
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 44–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Itan Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for covering the expenses associated with re-imaging, remodeling, renovating, refurbishing, and modernizing the premises to meet Itan's standards. This includes adhering to the design and layout specifications outlined in the manual, utilizing approved construction materials, furniture, fixtures, and equipment, as well as ensuring compliance with interior and exterior signage and trade dress requirements. Franchisees must cover these costs at their sole expense.
Additionally, franchisees are required to engage a licensed and bonded architect to prepare construction plans for converting their premises into an Itan salon. These plans must incorporate minimum modifications and improvements, align with the standards and specifications detailed in the manual, and comply with all applicable laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Itan does retain some discretion to limit the required remodeling to painting and lightweight items, which could potentially reduce conversion costs for the franchisee. However, the franchisee should confirm with Itan what the expected costs will be to ensure they are prepared for the financial investment.