Does My Salon Suite charge a monthly fee for custom or proprietary software?
My_Salon_Suite Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type Of Fee (1) | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Fee (2) | If you are a new Center or a Conversion Center you will pay 2.75% of Gross Revenues for the first 6 months. Beginning the 7 th month through the 12 th month you will pay 5.5% of Gross Revenues for . Beginning the 13th month after your Franchised Business opens through the end of the term of the Franchise Agreement, you will pay the greater of $1,000 or 5.5% of Gross Revenues. | On or before | The "Royalty Fee" is based on "Gross Revenues" during the previous month. The reduction in the Royalty Fee for the first 6 months is not applicable to the purchase of a Resale Center. |
| the 10th day of | |||
| each month | |||
| Brand Building Fund Contribution | Currently a minimum of $200 per month. We may increase this up to 2% of your monthly Gross Revenues. | Same as | This contribution will be used for a "Brand Building Fund" for our use in promoting and building our My Salon Suite franchise brand. |
| Royalty Fee. | |||
| Technology Fee | Then-current fee (currently $170 per month for a Franchised Business | Same as | We may charge you a monthly fee for any custom or proprietary software for use |
Source: Item 5 — Initial Fees (FDD pages 18–28)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to My Salon Suite's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may be charged a monthly Technology Fee for custom or proprietary software. The Technology Fee is currently $170 per month for a Franchised Business. This fee is due on the same day as the Royalty Fee.
My Salon Suite specifies that this Technology Fee covers any custom or proprietary software used in the Franchised Business. This implies that franchisees may be required to use specific software designated by My Salon Suite for business operations, and the fee covers the licensing or access costs associated with that software.
Franchisees should confirm with My Salon Suite what specific software is covered by the Technology Fee, what functions the software performs, and whether there are alternative software options available. Understanding the software requirements and associated costs is essential for budgeting and operational planning.