What is the initial franchise fee for an Itan Salon 1?
Itan Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Agreement; provided, however, that the initial franchise fee imposed under each Franchise Agreement executed pursuant to this Agreement shall be determined in accordance with §5.3. You have no right to construct or operate a Salon until the parties have signed the Franchise Agreement and all ancillary agreements for that Salon. You must develop, open and operate each Salon in compliance with the Franchise Agreement and the Manual.
- 5.3. Initial Franchise Fees. The initial franchise fee imposed under each Franchise Agreement executed pursuant to this Agreement shall be as follows:
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Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 44–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Itan's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee for a Salon 1 is $49,500. The FDD also notes that a 3-unit minimum is required for an Area Development Agreement (ADA). This fee is payable when signing the Franchise Agreement.
It is important to note that this is just the initial franchise fee. There may be other fees associated with opening an Itan franchise, such as development fees, royalty fees, and marketing fees. Prospective franchisees should carefully review the FDD and speak with existing franchisees to get a better understanding of the total investment required.
For existing business owners looking to convert their current business to an Itan salon, there may be a reduced initial franchise fee of $15,000 if they have operated their current business for at least one year prior to the execution of the Franchise Agreement. However, this discount does not apply if the Franchise Agreement is executed pursuant to an Area Development Agreement. This could be a significant benefit for those who already have a salon and are looking to join the Itan franchise system.
Itan also provides initial training programs at no additional charge, but any additional people sent to initial training after the opening date will incur a fee of $1,500 per person. This is a common practice in franchising, as it helps to ensure that franchisees and their staff are properly trained and equipped to operate the business according to the franchisor's standards.