What is the range of the Design Standards Fee that a My Salon Suite franchisee must pay?
My_Salon_Suite Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
n connection with the lawful construction or remodeling, as well as the operation of, the Franchised Business at the Approved Location; and (ii) certify in writing to Franchisor that the insurance coverage specified in this Franchise Agreement is in full force and effect, and that all required approvals, clearances, permits and certifications have been obtained. Upon written request, Franchisee must provide to Franchisor additional copies of Franchisee's insurance policies or certificates of insurance and copies of all such approvals, clearances, permits and certifications.
- C. Design Standards Fee and Architectural Requirements. Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor, within five (5) days of Franchisor's invoice, a design standards fee ("Design Standards Fee"), in the amount of One Thousand Fifteen Hundred Dollars ($1,500) to Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500). The Design Standards Fee is for access to Franchisor's then-current "Franchise System Standards and Specifications for the Build-Out, Remodeling or Construction of your Franchised Business" information. Franchisor will also provide Franchisee with any template architectural or designed plans, if any, previously approved or designated by Franchisor upon request of Franchisee. The Design Standards Fee is deemed fully earned upon payment and is not refundable under any circumstances. Franchisee must obtain any architectural, engineering and design services it deems necessary for the construction of the Franchised Business at its own expense from an architectural design firm that Franchisor approves. Franchisee will be required to provide Franchisor with both CAD and PDF files of the architectural designs for the build out of the Approved Location. Franchisor may provide prototypical architectural and design plans and specifications for construction and/or build-out o
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 95–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to My Salon Suite's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must pay a Design Standards Fee ranging from $1,500 to $2,500. This fee is due within five days of receiving an invoice from My Salon Suite. This fee grants the franchisee access to My Salon Suite's current standards and specifications for building, remodeling, or constructing their franchised business.
My Salon Suite will also provide franchisees with any previously approved architectural or designed plans upon request. The Design Standards Fee is considered fully earned upon payment and is non-refundable under any circumstances. Franchisees are responsible for obtaining any necessary architectural, engineering, and design services at their own expense, using an architectural design firm approved by My Salon Suite.
Franchisees must provide My Salon Suite with both CAD and PDF files of the architectural designs for the build-out of the approved location. While My Salon Suite may provide prototypical architectural and design plans, franchisees must ensure compliance with these plans unless they adapt them and submit them for review. My Salon Suite retains the right to prohibit the implementation of plans that are not consistent with the best interests of the system, notifying the franchisee of any objections within 10 business days of receiving the plans. If no objection is raised within this period, the franchisee may proceed with the plans.