What is the definition of an 'Approved Location' for a My Salon Suite franchise?
My_Salon_Suite Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee may operate the Franchised Business only at the Approved Location identified in Attachment A ("Data Sheet"). Franchisee may not relocate the Franchised Business without Franchisor's prior written consent, and Franchisee must reimburse Franchisor for Franchisor's cost in reviewing, evaluating, approving, and assisting in any relocation as set forth in Section 7 of this Franchise Agreement. In the event Franchisee has not secured an Approved Location prior to the Effective Date, then the parties will enter into Franchisor's prescribed form of site selection addendum attached to this Franchise Agreement as Attachment B ("Site Selection Addendum"), and Franchisee must locate and secure an Approved Location within the "Site Selection Area" defined therein. For the avoidance of doubt, the Site Selection Area is non-exclusive and does not provide Franchisee with any territorial protection. Franchisee is not entitled to any territorial protection until an Approved Location has been approved by Franchisor and a Protected Territory (defined below) is granted. If Franchisee is seeking to locate the Approved Location in an area where a Franchised Business exists, Franchisee's proposed location may be subject to a right of first refusal to the existing franchisee.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 95–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to My Salon Suite's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, an 'Approved Location' is the specific site where a franchisee is authorized to operate their My Salon Suite business. This location must be identified in Attachment A, also known as the Data Sheet, of the Franchise Agreement.
The FDD emphasizes that franchisees can only operate their My Salon Suite franchise at this Approved Location unless they receive prior written consent from My Salon Suite to relocate. If a franchisee seeks to relocate, they are responsible for reimbursing My Salon Suite for any costs associated with reviewing, evaluating, approving, and assisting in the relocation process, as detailed in Section 7 of the Franchise Agreement.
Furthermore, if a franchisee hasn't secured an Approved Location by the Effective Date of the agreement, they must enter into My Salon Suite's standard Site Selection Addendum (Attachment B). In this case, the franchisee is obligated to find and secure an Approved Location within the designated 'Site Selection Area.' It's important to note that this Site Selection Area is non-exclusive and doesn't provide any territorial protection until My Salon Suite approves a specific location and grants a Protected Territory.