Who owns the trademarks associated with My Salon Suite?
My_Salon_Suite Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
SUITE MANAGEMENT FRANCHISING, LLC. FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
This Franchise Agreement ("Franchise Agreement") is made and entered into by and between Suite Management Franchising, LLC, a Florida limited liability company ("Franchisor"), and that certain Franchise Owner identified on Attachment A to this Franchise Agreement ("Franchisee"), as of the date signed by Franchisor and set forth below Franchisor's signature on this Franchise Agreement ("Effective Date").
BACKGROUND
- A. As the result of the expenditure of time, skill, effort and money, Franchisor and its Affiliate (as defined below) have developed and own the rights to franchise a unique and distinctive system ("System") relating to the establishment and operation of facilities at an Approved Location (defined in Section 1 below) that provide turnkey salon suite studios and ancillary services to salon professionals under the trademarks "My Salon Suite" (individually the "Franchised Business"). "My Salon Suite" Franchised Businesses provide a luxury environment. Unless otherwise noted in this Franchise Agreement, all references to "Franchised Business" means the My Salon Suite business designated by Franchisor in Attachment A.
- 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.
- C. The System is identified by means of certain trade names, service marks, trademarks, logos, emblems, and indicia of origin, including, but not limited to, the "My Salon Suite" trademarks and such other trade names, service marks, and trademarks as are now designated for use in connection with the System (hereinafter referred to as "Proprietary Marks").
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 95–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 My Salon Suite Franchise Disclosure Document, Suite Management Franchising, LLC (SMF) owns the rights to franchise the My Salon Suite system and related trademarks. The FDD specifies that the trademarks, service marks, and trade names, including the "My Salon Suite" trademarks, are licensed to the Franchisor, SMF, which allows them to use and sublicense these marks.
My Salon Suite and its affiliate are responsible for the continued development, use, and control of the Proprietary Marks. This control ensures that the public identifies the source of services and products marketed under the My Salon Suite system and associates them with high standards of quality, appearance, and service.
Furthermore, the Franchise Agreement emphasizes that any improvements or additions to the system, including new trade names, trademarks, or logos developed by a franchisee, automatically become the property of the Franchisor. This includes assigning all rights to these improvements to the Franchisor, who can then use them across the franchise system without owing royalties or fees to the originating franchisee. This ensures that My Salon Suite maintains consistent branding and quality standards across all franchise locations.