Must My Salon Suite franchisees comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations?
My_Salon_Suite Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must obtain all necessary permits, licenses, and approvals to operate your Franchised Business. You must comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations that apply to any business. Many states and local jurisdictions have enacted laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances which may apply to the operation of your Franchised Business, including those which: (a) establish general standards, specifications, and requirements for the construction, design, and maintenance of the Franchised Business site and premises; (b) regulate matters affecting the health, safety, and welfare of your customers, such as general health and sanitation requirements, restrictions on smoking and exposure to tobacco smoke or other carcinogens, availability of and requirements for public accommodations, including restroom facilities and public access; (c) set standards pertaining to employee health and safety; (d) regulate matters affecting requirements for accommodations for disabled persons; (e) set standards and requirements for fire safety and general emergency preparedness; and (f) set standards and regulations regarding the licenses, certificates, and permits necessary to lease/sublease commercial spaces and/or the operation of a salon (hair, nail, massage, or other beauty-related services).
You alone are responsible for investigating, understanding, and complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and requirements applicable to you and your Franchised Business, including those related to the rental of any space by your Franchised Business at your Approved Location, and those related to the establishment and operation of a salon generally, despite any advice or information that we may give you. You should consult with a legal advisor about whether these and/or other requirements apply to your Franchised Business. Failure to comply with laws and regulations is a material breach of the Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 9–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to My Salon Suite's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations that apply to any business. This includes obtaining all necessary permits, licenses, and approvals to operate the franchised business. Franchisees are responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and requirements related to the rental of space and the operation of a salon, even if My Salon Suite provides advice or information.
The FDD specifies several areas where laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances may apply. These include standards for construction, design, and maintenance of the franchised business site; regulations affecting customer health, safety, and welfare (such as sanitation, smoking restrictions, and public accommodations); employee health and safety standards; requirements for accommodations for disabled persons; fire safety and emergency preparedness standards; and standards and regulations regarding licenses, certificates, and permits necessary to lease commercial spaces and operate a salon.
My Salon Suite emphasizes that franchisees are solely responsible for investigating, understanding, and complying with these laws and regulations, and advises consulting with a legal advisor to determine which requirements apply to their specific business. Failure to comply with these laws and regulations constitutes a material breach of the Franchise Agreement, which could lead to penalties or termination of the agreement. This is a standard requirement in franchising, as non-compliance can result in significant legal and financial repercussions for both the franchisee and the franchisor.