What does the Itan manual include regarding salon design?
Itan Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Manual includes our standards and specifications for the design, layout, equipping and trade dress for a Salon. 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, the manual includes the brand's standards and specifications for the design, layout, equipping, and trade dress of a salon. Franchisees are required to hire a licensed and bonded architect to prepare initial design plans for the construction of their salon and leasehold improvements. These initial design plans must be approved by Itan to ensure they align with the brand's system standards.
Once the initial design plans are approved, 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 the manual, and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local ordinances, building codes, permits, and lease requirements. Franchisees are required to submit these final construction plans to Itan for approval.
After the final construction plans are approved, franchisees must construct and equip their salon according to these approved plans and the requirements detailed in the Itan manual. This includes purchasing or leasing and installing the technology systems, equipment, fixtures, signs, and other items that Itan requires. This process ensures that each Itan franchise maintains a consistent brand image and operational standard.