Is the Grand Opening Advertisement fee for My Salon Suite negotiable?
My_Salon_Suite Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type Of Fee (1) | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Fee (2) | If you are a new Center or a Conversion Center you will pay 2.75% of Gross Revenues for the first 6 months. Beginning the 7 th month through the 12 th month you will pay 5.5% of Gross Revenues for . Beginning the 13th month after your Franchised Business opens through the end of the term of the Franchise Agreement, you will pay the greater of $1,000 or 5.5% of Gross Revenues. | On or before | The "Royalty Fee" is based on "Gross Revenues" during the previous month. The reduction in the Royalty Fee for the first 6 months is not applicable to the purchase of a Resale Center. |
| the 10th day of | |||
| each month | |||
| Brand Building Fund Contribution | Currently a minimum of $200 per month. We may increase this up to 2% of your monthly Gross Revenues. | Same as | This contribution will be used for a "Brand Building Fund" for our use in promoting and building our My Salon Suite franchise brand. |
| Royalty Fee. | |||
| Technology Fee | Then-current fee (currently $170 per month for a Franchised Business | Same as | We may charge you a monthly fee for any custom or proprietary software for use in your Franchised Business. |
| Royalty Fee | |||
| Grand Opening | Currently a minimum of $15,000. | Upon demand | This fee is used to promote and advertise the grand opening of your Franchise |
Source: Item 5 — Initial Fees (FDD pages 18–28)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to My Salon Suite's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Grand Opening Advertisement fee is not explicitly stated as negotiable. The FDD indicates that franchisees are required to spend a minimum of $15,000 to promote and advertise the grand opening of their franchised business. While franchisees must spend at least this amount, they are permitted to spend more than $15,000.
This means that while the minimum spending is mandatory, franchisees have the flexibility to increase their investment in grand opening advertising beyond the stated minimum. This allows for a tailored approach to marketing the new My Salon Suite location, potentially adapting to local market conditions or specific promotional strategies.
However, the FDD does not provide information on whether it is possible to negotiate a lower amount than the stated $15,000 minimum. A prospective franchisee should clarify with My Salon Suite's franchise representatives whether there are any circumstances under which the minimum grand opening advertisement fee could be reduced or adjusted.