Who is responsible for the expense of constructing and equipping the Itan Salon?
Itan Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- **7.3.
Construction.** 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 Laws (including the Americans with Disabilities Act), building codes, permits and lease requirements and restrictions applicable to the premises.
You must submit the final construction plans to us for approval.
The limited purpose of our review is to verify the construction plans are consistent with our system standards.
Once approved, you must, at your sole expense, construct and equip the premises according to the approved construction plans and the specifications in the Manual.
You must also purchase (or lease) and install all equipment, fixtures, signs and other items we require.
At all times during the construction process, you must maintain the minimum general liability and property damage insurance required by the Manual.
- **7.4.
Opening**.
You must open your Salon to the public by the earlier to occur of: (a) the 180th day after we approve your site; or (b) the first (1st) anniversary of the Effective Date.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 44–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Itan's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is solely responsible for the expenses related to constructing and equipping their Itan salon. Specifically, the franchisee must construct and equip the premises according to approved construction plans and specifications outlined in Itan's manual. This includes purchasing or leasing and installing all required equipment, fixtures, signs, and other necessary items.
Prior to construction, the franchisee must hire a licensed and bonded architect to prepare initial design plans for the salon's construction and leasehold improvements. These plans require Itan's approval 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 that adhere to the approved designs, meet all standards and specifications in the manual, and comply with all applicable laws, building codes, permits, and lease requirements.
During the construction process, the franchisee is obligated to maintain minimum general liability and property damage insurance as specified in the manual. This ensures that the franchisee is protected from potential liabilities and damages that may occur during the construction phase. The franchisee must open their Itan salon to the public within 180 days after site approval or by the first anniversary of the effective date of the franchise agreement, whichever comes first.