Does Itan require a separate Franchise Agreement for each Salon?

According to Itan's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must sign a separate Franchise Agreement for each salon they operate. Specifically, the FDD states that the franchisee must sign an Initial Franchise Agreement for their first salon when they sign the overall agreement. Itan will not review proposed sites for a salon until the franchisee signs the applicable Franchise Agreement for that salon.

This requirement means that each Itan salon operated by a franchisee is governed by its own individual agreement, allowing for potential variations in terms. The terms of each franchise agreement may differ materially and substantially from the terms of the Initial Franchise Agreement. However, the initial franchise fee imposed under each Franchise Agreement executed pursuant to this Agreement shall be determined in accordance with §5.3.

This stipulation provides Itan with flexibility in adapting franchise terms to specific locations or market conditions. For a prospective franchisee, this means carefully reviewing each Franchise Agreement to understand its unique obligations and rights. It is important to note that a franchisee cannot begin construction or operation of a salon until both parties have signed the Franchise Agreement and all ancillary agreements for that salon. The franchisee must also develop, open, and operate each salon in compliance with both the Franchise Agreement and the Itan Manual.