What are the different conference fees for My Salon Suite, and how do they vary based on registration timing?
My_Salon_Suite Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (6) Conference Fee. The conference fee during the registration period is $750, $850 for late registration and $950 for on-site registration.
| Annual Conference Fee (4) | Then-current fee (currently $750 - $950 per person). Non-attendance fee is currently $2,000. | Upon demand | Payable to us to help defray the cost of your attendance at any annual conference of all franchisesthat we choose to hold. This fee is due regardless of whether or not you attend our annual conference in any given year. You will also be charged an additional fee for non-attendance. |
Source: Item 5 — Initial Fees (FDD pages 18–28)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to My Salon Suite's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the conference fee varies depending on when the franchisee registers. The conference fee is $750 during the registration period. If a franchisee registers late, the fee increases to $850. For those who register on-site, the conference fee is $950.
These fees are payable to My Salon Suite to help cover the costs associated with the annual conference, which My Salon Suite may choose to hold. It is important to note that these fees are due regardless of whether or not the franchisee attends the annual conference.
Additionally, the table in Item 5 indicates that there is a non-attendance fee of $2,000. This means that franchisees will be charged $2,000 if they do not attend the conference, in addition to the initial conference fee that ranges from $750 to $950 depending on the registration timing. Franchisees should factor these conference costs into their budget when considering a My Salon Suite franchise.