What is the franchisee granted the right to use when operating a My Salon Suite franchised business?
My_Salon_Suite Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- G.
Franchisor hereby grants Franchisee the right to own and operate a Franchised Business or using its Proprietary Marks and System, in reliance upon all the representations made in Franchisee's application and in this Franchise Agreement.
AGREEMENT
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RECITALS
- A. Franchisor has developed and owns the rights to franchise a unique and distinctive franchise system relating to the establishment and operation of facilities that provide turnkey salon suite studios and ancillary services to salon professionals under the trademark "My Salon Suite" (individually the "Franchised Business"). "My Salon Suite" Franchised Businesses provide a luxury environment.
- B. Contemporaneous with the execution of this Agreement, you and Franchisor will enter into the form of franchise agreement attached to this Agreement as Exhibit A (the "Initial Franchise Agreement") for Franchisee's first Franchised Business (the "Initial Franchised Business").
- C. Franchisor desires to grant you the right to open the Initial Franchised Business and two
- (2) additional Franchised Businesses, (each, an "Additional Franchised Business" and, collectively, the "Additional Franchised Businesses"), each of which will be in a defined geographic area, and all pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
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Unless otherwise noted in this Franchise Agreement, all references to "Franchised Business" means the My Salon Suite business designated by Franchisor in Attachment A.
- B.
The distinguishing characteristics of the System include, without limitation, distinctive exterior and interior design, décor, color scheme, and furnishings of a Franchised Business; proprietary services and products that are offered to clientele of a Franchised Business; uniform standards, specifications, and procedures for operations; quality and uniformity of products and services offered; procedures for inventory, management and financial control; training and assistance; and advertising and promotional programs; all of which may be changed, improved, and further developed by Franchisor from time to time.
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The System is identified by means of certain trade names, service marks, trademarks, logos, emblems, and indicia of origin, including, but not limited to, the "My Salon Suite" trademarks and such other trade names, service marks, and trademarks as are now designated for use in connection with the System (hereinafter referred to as "Proprietary Marks").
The Proprietary Marks are licensed to Franchisor so that Franchisor may use and sublicense the right to use the Proprietary Marks.
- D.
Franchisor and its Affiliate continue to develop, use, and control the use of such Proprietary Marks to identify for the public the source of marketed services and products marketed and under the System, and to represent the System's high standards of quality, appearance and service.
- E.
Franchisee understands and acknowledges the importance of Franchisor's high standards of quality, cleanliness, appearance and service and the necessity of operating the Franchised Business ("System Standards").
Franchisee must comply with this Franchise Agreement and the System Standards and other requirements that Franchisor or its Affiliate may periodically prescribe for operating a Franchised Business.
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Telephone Number**.
Franchisee must obtain its own local telephone number for use in connection with the Franchised Business, which must be listed under the Proprietary Mark "My Salon Suite" or other listing designated by Franchisor when displayed in any traditional or electronic directory.
This telephone number must be used exclusively in connection with Franchisee's operation of the Franchised Business.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 95–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 My Salon Suite Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are granted the right to operate a My Salon Suite business utilizing the franchisor's Proprietary Marks and System. This includes the use of the "My Salon Suite" trademarks and other trade names, service marks, and trademarks designated for use within the My Salon Suite system. The franchisor licenses these Proprietary Marks so that the franchisee can operate under the My Salon Suite brand.
My Salon Suite's system encompasses various elements, such as the distinctive exterior and interior design, décor, color scheme, and furnishings of the franchised business. It also includes proprietary services and products offered to clients, uniform operational standards, specifications, and procedures, and quality control measures for products and services. Furthermore, the system incorporates procedures for inventory, management, financial control, training, assistance, and advertising and promotional programs. The franchisor retains the right to modify and improve these elements over time.
The franchisee must adhere to the System Standards and other requirements prescribed by My Salon Suite to maintain the quality, cleanliness, appearance, and service standards associated with the brand. This ensures that each franchised business operates in a manner consistent with the established My Salon Suite model. Franchisees are also obligated to use a local telephone number listed under the "My Salon Suite" Proprietary Mark or other designation approved by the franchisor, and this number must be used exclusively for the franchised business.