Does the My Salon Suite franchisor reserve the right to change the System?
My_Salon_Suite Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 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.
R. Changes to the System.
Franchisee shall not implement any change, amendment, or improvement to the System without the express prior written consent of Franchisor.
Franchisee shall notify Franchisor in writing of any change, amendment, or improvement in the System which Franchisee proposes to make and shall provide to Franchisor such information as Franchisor requests regarding the proposed change, amendment or improvement.
Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor shall have the right to incorporate the proposed change, amendment or improvement into the System and shall thereupon obtain all right, title, and interest therein without compensation to Franchisee, including any intellectual property rights thereto.
- **H.
Improvements**.
Any improvements or additions to the System, patents, copyrighted materials, the Domain Name, website, or any other documents or information
pertaining to or relating to the System or the Franchised Business, or any new trade names, trade and service marks, logos, or commercial symbols related to the Franchised Business or any advertising and promotional ideas or inventions related to the Franchised Businesses (collectively, "Improvements") conceived or developed by Franchisee shall become Franchisor's property.
Franchisee agrees to assign and does hereby assign to Franchisor, all right, title and interest in and to the Improvements, including the right to grant sublicenses to any such Improvement.
Franchisee shall fully disclose the Improvements to Franchisor, without disclosure of the Improvements to others, and shall obtain Franchisor's written approval prior to using such Improvements.
Any Improvement may be used by Franchisor and all other franchisees without any obligation to Franchisee for royalties or other fees.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 95–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 My Salon Suite Franchise Disclosure Document, My Salon Suite retains the right to modify and improve the System. The System's characteristics, such as the design of the business, services, products, operational procedures, and advertising programs, are subject to change by My Salon Suite. This means that franchisees must adapt to any modifications My Salon Suite implements to maintain uniformity and quality across all franchise locations.
My Salon Suite also requires franchisees to obtain written consent before implementing any changes or improvements to the System. Franchisees must notify My Salon Suite of any proposed changes and provide any information requested regarding these changes. My Salon Suite has the right to incorporate any proposed change into the System and obtain all rights without compensating the franchisee.
Furthermore, any improvements or additions to the System conceived or developed by a franchisee become My Salon Suite's property. My Salon Suite may use these improvements without any obligation to the franchisee for royalties or other fees. This includes improvements to patents, copyrighted materials, domain names, websites, or any other information related to the System. This ensures that My Salon Suite maintains control over the System's evolution and can implement changes across all franchise locations.