Does the My Salon Suite franchisee have the right to advertise on the internet using the 'My Salon Suite' name?
My_Salon_Suite Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ss (as prescribed herein or the Manual) without notice to the Franchisee, provided Franchisor has a good faith belief that its inspection will not substantially disrupt the operations of the Franchised Business. Otherwise, Franchisor may provide twenty- four (24) hours' notice of such inspection.
- G. Franchisor's Sole Right to Domain Name. Franchisee hereby acknowledges that Franchisor and its Affiliates and are the owners or all rights, title, and interest in the registration of the domain name www.mysalonsuite.com and any other domain used for the System ("Domain Name"). During the term of this Franchise Agreement and thereafter, Franchisee agrees not establish, create, traffic in, or operate an Internet site or website using a domain name or uniform resource locator containing any of the Proprietary Marks, including "My Salon Suite" or any portion or variation thereof. Franchisee agrees and acknowledges that Franchisor, its Affiliate and any licensor of Franchisor or its Affiliate retain the exclusive right to advertise on the Internet and create websites using the "My Salon Suite" name and any other domain name(s) that Franchisor may specify in the Manual or other writing. Franchisor is the sole owner of all right, title, and interest in and to such domain names, as Franchisor shall designate in the Manual.
- H. Improvements.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 95–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to My Salon Suite's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are generally restricted from independently advertising online using the My Salon Suite name. The FDD states that franchisees cannot establish or operate any internet site using the 'My Salon Suite' name or any variation of it. The franchisor retains the exclusive right to advertise on the internet and create websites using the 'My Salon Suite' name. This ensures that My Salon Suite maintains control over its brand image and online presence.
While franchisees cannot create their own websites using the My Salon Suite name, they may be able to advertise online with the express written consent of the franchisor. However, My Salon Suite retains the right to revoke approval of any previously approved advertising or marketing materials, and the franchisee must stop using such materials upon receiving notice of revocation from the franchisor. This allows My Salon Suite to maintain control over how its brand is represented in online advertising.
My Salon Suite also reserves the right to require franchisees to include specific language on all advertising used locally, such as "Franchises Available" and a reference to the franchisor's telephone number or website. This ensures consistency in messaging and helps promote the franchise opportunity. Franchisees should be aware that any plans and materials submitted to My Salon Suite for review become the franchisor's property, with no restrictions on their use or dissemination. This further emphasizes the franchisor's control over marketing and advertising materials.
In summary, while franchisees have limited ability to independently advertise online using the My Salon Suite name, they may be able to do so with the franchisor's express written consent, which can be revoked. Franchisees must adhere to the franchisor's guidelines and requirements for advertising to maintain brand consistency and promote the franchise opportunity effectively.