Does Itan need to approve the design and construction plans for an Itan Salon before construction begins?
Itan Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Design and Construction Services
You must hire an architect to prepare initial design plans and detailed construction plans for the construction of your Salon. We must approve all plans before constructions begins. Once approved, you must construct and equip your Salon according to the approved plans and the specifications in the Manual. Your architect and general contractor must be appropriately licensed and bonded to the extent required by applicable law. We may require that you utilize an architect that we designate or approve.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 18–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Itan's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Itan requires franchisees to hire an architect to prepare initial design plans and detailed construction plans for their Salon. Itan must approve all plans before construction begins. After approval, the franchisee must construct and equip their Salon according to the approved plans and the specifications in Itan's Manual.
Itan also stipulates that the architect and general contractor must be appropriately licensed and bonded to the extent required by applicable law. Itan may also require that franchisees utilize an architect that Itan designates or approves. This ensures that all Itan salons adhere to the brand's standards and specifications, maintaining a consistent image and operational functionality.
This requirement is fairly standard in the franchise industry, as it allows Itan to maintain quality control and brand consistency across all locations. Prospective franchisees should factor in the time and potential costs associated with securing Itan's approval of the design and construction plans, as delays or revisions could impact the overall timeline and budget for opening their Salon.