What is the definition of 'Franchised Business' in the context of a My Salon Suite franchise agreement?
My_Salon_Suite Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
As the result of the expenditure of time, skill, effort and money, Franchisor and its Affiliate (as defined below) have developed and own the rights to franchise a unique and distinctive system ("System") relating to the establishment and operation of facilities at an Approved Location (defined in Section 1 below) that provide turnkey salon suite studios and ancillary services to salon professionals under the trademarks "My Salon Suite" (individually the "Franchised Business"). "My Salon Suite" Franchised Businesses provide a luxury environment.
Unless otherwise noted in this Franchise Agreement, all references to "Franchised Business" means the My Salon Suite business designated by Franchisor in Attachment A.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 95–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 My Salon Suite Franchise Disclosure Document, a 'Franchised Business' refers to a My Salon Suite business designated by the Franchisor in Attachment A of the franchise agreement. This business operates at an approved location and provides turnkey salon suite studios and ancillary services to salon professionals under the 'My Salon Suite' trademarks. These franchised businesses are designed to offer a luxury environment.
The franchise agreement outlines that the distinguishing characteristics of the My Salon Suite system include distinctive exterior and interior design, decor, color schemes, and furnishings. It also encompasses proprietary services and products offered to clientele, uniform operational standards, specifications, and procedures, along with quality control measures for products and services. Additionally, the system includes procedures for inventory, management, financial control, training, assistance, and advertising and promotional programs, all of which can be modified by My Salon Suite.
My Salon Suite grants franchisees the right to operate a Franchised Business using its Proprietary Marks and System, based on the representations made in the franchisee's application and the franchise agreement. Franchisees must adhere to System Standards and other requirements prescribed by My Salon Suite to maintain the quality, cleanliness, appearance, and service standards associated with the brand. The Proprietary Marks are licensed to the Franchisor, allowing them to sublicense the right to use these marks within the franchise system.