What permits and licenses must the transferee obtain and maintain for a My Salon Suite franchise?
My_Salon_Suite Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (10) The transferee must obtain, within the time limits set by Franchisor, and maintain thereafter, all permits, and licenses required for the operation of the Franchised Business;
Franchisee shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining all zoning classifications and clearances which may be required by the state, provincial, or local laws, ordinances, or regulations or which may be necessary or advisable as a result of any restrictive covenants relating to the Conversion Franchise's premises. Franchisee agrees to obtain and maintain all permits, licenses, and certifications required for the lawful operation of the Conversion Franchise.
Franchisee must comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations regarding the operation of the Franchised Business (including, without limitation, all government regulations relating to commercial leasing and hair salon operations and the products and services provided by the Franchised Business, occupational hazards and health, trademark and copyright infringement, consumer protection, trade regulation, worker's compensation, unemployment insurance, withholding and payment of Federal and State income taxes and social security taxes and sales, use and property taxes, and the applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding the construction, design and operation of the Franchised Business).
Franchisee must also obtain and maintain all permits, licenses, and registrations required for the lawful operation of the Franchised Business and comply with all health and safety codes.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 95–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 My Salon Suite Franchise Disclosure Document, a transferee must obtain and maintain all necessary permits and licenses required to operate the franchised business. This obligation falls under the general requirements for transfers.
For franchisees converting an existing business to a My Salon Suite franchise, they are responsible for securing and keeping current all zoning classifications and clearances mandated by state, provincial, or local laws, ordinances, or regulations. This also extends to any restrictive covenants affecting the premises. Furthermore, these franchisees must obtain and maintain all permits, licenses, and certifications necessary for the lawful operation of the Conversion Franchise.
My Salon Suite franchisees must also comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations concerning the operation of the franchised business. This includes government regulations related to commercial leasing, hair salon operations, products and services, occupational hazards and health, trademark and copyright infringement, consumer protection, trade regulation, worker's compensation, unemployment insurance, and taxes. Franchisees must also adhere to the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding the construction, design, and operation of the franchise. Additionally, franchisees must secure and maintain all permits, licenses, and registrations required for the lawful operation of the franchised business and comply with all health and safety codes.