What must Itan do with the initial design plans for my salon?
Itan Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must hire a licensed and bonded architect to prepare initial design plans for the construction of your Salon and leasehold improvements. We must approve the initial design plans to ensure they are consistent with our system standards. Once approved, your architect must prepare detailed construction plans that: (a) are consistent with the approved design plans; (b) satisfy all required standards and specifications in the Manual; and (c) comply with all federal, state and local ordinances, building codes, permits and lease requirements and restrictions applicable to the premises. You must submit the final construction plans to us for approval. Once approved, you must construct and equip your Salon according to the approved construction plans and the requirements of the Manual. You must purchase (or lease) and install the Technology Systems, equipment, fixtures, signs and other items we require.
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, franchisees must hire a licensed and bonded architect to prepare initial design plans for their salon's construction and leasehold improvements. Itan must approve these initial design plans to ensure they align with the company's system standards.
Once Itan approves the initial design plans, the architect must then prepare detailed construction plans. These detailed plans must be consistent with the approved design plans, satisfy all standards and specifications outlined in Itan's manual, and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local ordinances, building codes, permits, and lease requirements.
Finally, franchisees must submit the final construction plans to Itan for approval. After Itan approves the final construction plans, the franchisee is required to construct and equip their salon according to these approved plans and the requirements detailed in Itan's manual. Franchisees must also purchase or lease and install the technology systems, equipment, fixtures, signs, and other items that Itan requires.