Until what date did Kharsa, the affiliate of Itan, operate the company-owned salons?
Itan Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Kharsa operated all of our company-owned Salons from April 2001 until December 2023 when they were sold to a franchisee.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD pages 9–10)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Itan's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Kharsa Holdings, Inc., an affiliate of Itan, operated the company-owned salons from April 2001 until December 2023. After December 2023, the company-owned salons were sold to a franchisee.
This information is relevant for prospective Itan franchisees as it clarifies the historical involvement of Kharsa in operating company-owned salons. Understanding the operational history can provide insights into the experience and expertise that Kharsa brings to the Itan franchise system.
Knowing that the company-owned salons were sold to a franchisee in December 2023 may also prompt prospective franchisees to inquire about the reasons for this sale and the performance of those previously company-owned locations under new franchise ownership. This information can help in evaluating the potential success and support system for Itan franchises.