What is the range of the Itan development fee?
Itan Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TYPE OF EXPENDITURE 1 | AMOUNT | METHOD OF |
|---|---|---|
| Development Fee 18 | $129,500 to $199,500 | Lump sum |
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- Development Fee: Item 5 discusses how the development fee is calculated. This initial investment estimate assumes you commit to develop either 3 Salons (low estimate) or 5 Salons (high estimate). If you purchase the right to develop more than 5 Salons, your development fee will increase. This estimate does not include your costs to develop any Salon other than the first Salon you develop under the ADA.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 15–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Itan's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the development fee ranges from $129,500 to $199,500. This fee is paid in a lump sum when you sign the Area Development Agreement (ADA).
The FDD indicates that this initial investment estimate assumes you commit to developing either 3 Salons (low estimate) or 5 Salons (high estimate). If you purchase the right to develop more than 5 Salons, your development fee will increase. This estimate does not include your costs to develop any Salon other than the first Salon you develop under the ADA.
Prospective Itan franchisees should note that the development fee covers the right to develop multiple salons within a specific area. The fee increases if you plan to develop more than five salons. It is important to clarify with Itan the specific number of salons this fee covers and how the fee structure changes with additional development commitments.