What is the Design Standards Fee for a My Salon Suite franchise?
My_Salon_Suite Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Tymo of | Amo | ount | Mathad of | To Whom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Expenditure | Low | High | Method of Payment | When Due | Payment is to be Paid |
| Initial Franchise Fee (1) | $50,000 | $50,000 | Lump sum | Upon signing of Franchise Agreement | Franchisor |
| Travel and Living Expenses | $1,000 | $3,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Airlines, Hotels, Restaurants, etc. |
| Rent or Real | $1,200 | $37,712 | As determined by lessor | Prior to opening | Lessor |
| Estate (2) | |||||
| Improvements/ | $353,351 | $984,638 | As incurred | Prior to opening | Vendors |
| Conversions (3) | |||||
| Furniture and Fixtures | $173,881 | 374,552 | As determined by vendors | Prior to opening or as arranged with vendors | Vendors |
| Freight | $3,060 | $10,892 | As determined by vendors | Prior to opening | Vendors |
| Signage | $4,960 | $26,045 | As determined by vendors | Prior to opening or as arranged with vendors | Vendors |
| Miscellaneous | $5,000 | $9,000 | As incurred | Prior to opening | Vendors, |
| Opening Costs (4) | Utilities, etc. | ||||
| Operating | $10,000 | $10,000 | As incurred | Prior to opening | Approved Vendors |
| Supplies (5) | |||||
| Advertising/ | $15,000 | $20,000 | As incurred | Prior to opening | Vendors |
| Marketing (3 | |||||
| Months) | |||||
| Insurance (Annual) (6) | $1,400 | $4,000 | As determined by insurance company | Prior to opening or as arranged by vendor | Insurance Company/Agent |
| Additional Funds – | $35 |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 29–35)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to My Salon Suite's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Design Standards Fee ranges from $1,500 to $2,500. This fee is paid as a lump sum to the Franchisor prior to opening, specifically within 5 days of the invoice date.
This fee covers the costs associated with ensuring the My Salon Suite location adheres to the brand's design and aesthetic standards. These standards are put in place to maintain a consistent brand image across all franchise locations, which customers recognize and trust.
Paying this fee is a prerequisite to opening the franchise. Failing to pay within the specified timeframe could delay the opening of the My Salon Suite location. It is important for prospective franchisees to factor this fee into their initial investment calculations and ensure they have the funds available when invoiced.