What sections of the Itan Franchise Agreement outline the franchisee's obligations for ongoing product/service purchases?

According to Itan's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 9 outlines the franchisee's obligations, including those related to ongoing product and service purchases. Specifically, the table within Item 9 indicates that the sections in the Franchise Agreement (FA) that address ongoing product/service purchases are FA: 6.2, 6.7 & 11.7. The corresponding disclosure document item for this obligation is Item 8.

This means that as an Itan franchisee, you are contractually obligated to adhere to the stipulations outlined in these sections of the Franchise Agreement regarding the purchase of products and services necessary for the operation of your Itan salon. These sections likely detail approved suppliers, minimum purchase quantities, product specifications, and other requirements to ensure brand consistency and quality control across all Itan locations.

Prospective franchisees should carefully review sections 6.2, 6.7, and 11.7 of the Franchise Agreement, in conjunction with Item 8 of the FDD, to fully understand the extent and nature of these obligations. Understanding these requirements is crucial for budgeting and managing the ongoing operational costs of the franchise. It is also important to understand if Itan has any preferred suppliers that you must use and if there are any restrictions on the products or services you can offer.