How must a My Salon Suite franchisee maintain the premises of the Franchised Business?
My_Salon_Suite Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- Section 7.E (Build-Out of Franchised Business) shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
Within forty-five (45) days of Franchisee's execution of this Agreement and the Addendum, Franchisees agree to make all alterations, modifications and improvements to the Conversion Franchise premises as reasonably requested by Franchisor, which shall include, but not be limited to, replacing all signage, replacing the Existing Business's trade dress with My Salon Suite trade dress, and meeting the current standards of the System Standards. Franchisee will also replace all stationery, forms, invoices, business cards and all other written materials used in salon rental business with materials meeting our standards for such items and obtaining and replacing such equipment, computer hardware and software and other equipment (at your option), meeting our specifications and standards necessary to operate the Conversion Franchise under the System Standards; and to cancel and/or replace all forms of advertising, such as social media ads, online presence, and display ads, under the My Salon Suite name and substitute advertising approved by Franchisor using the Proprietary Marks.
Franchisee shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining all zoning classifications and clearances which may be required by the state, provincial, or local laws, ordinances, or regulations or which may be necessary or advisable as a result of any restrictive covenants relating to the Conversion Franchise's premises. Franchisee agrees to obtain and maintain all permits, licenses, and certifications required for the lawful operation of the Conversion Franchise. Franchisee will certify in writing to Franchisor that the insurance coverage specified in Section 12.T of this Agreement is in full force and effect and that all required approvals, clearances, permits, and certifications related thereto have been obtained within thirty (30) days of Franchisee's execution of this Agreement and the Addendum. Upon request, Franchisee agrees to promptly provide to us additional copies of Franchisee's insurance policies or certificates of insurance and copies of all the foregoing approvals, clearances, permits, licenses, and certifications.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 95–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 FDD, My Salon Suite franchisees must adhere to certain standards to maintain their franchised business premises, particularly if operating a Conversion Franchise. Within 45 days of signing the Franchise Agreement and its addendum, franchisees must make alterations, modifications, and improvements to meet the current System Standards as reasonably requested by My Salon Suite. This includes replacing signage and trade dress with My Salon Suite's branding.
Specifically, franchisees need to replace stationery, forms, invoices, business cards, and other written materials to align with My Salon Suite's standards. They are also responsible for obtaining and maintaining all necessary zoning classifications and clearances required by state, provincial, or local laws. Additionally, franchisees must secure and maintain all permits, licenses, and certifications for the lawful operation of the Conversion Franchise.
Within 30 days of executing the agreement and addendum, franchisees must certify in writing that their insurance coverage is in full effect and that all required approvals, clearances, permits, and certifications have been obtained. Upon request, franchisees must provide copies of insurance policies or certificates and copies of all approvals, clearances, permits, licenses, and certifications to My Salon Suite.