What are the requirements for the build-out of a My Salon Suite franchised business?
My_Salon_Suite Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ion of the Conversion Franchise, Franchisee will begin paying a minimum monthly Royalty Fee of One Thousand Dollar ($1,000).
Franchisee agrees to provide Franchisor with Franchisee's year-end financial statements and other information for the previous twelve (12) month period prior to signing the Agreement to convert your Existing Business to a Conversion Franchise.
- Section 7.A (Site Selection) and Subsection 8.A (Site Selection and Build-Out Assistance Zoning Clearances) of the Agreement shall be deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following:
Franchisee agrees to bear the cost and expense for making all alterations, modifications, and improvements as we may deem necessary to convert Franchisee's Existing Business to a Conversion Franchise. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that approving Franchisee to operate a Conversion Franchise at the Existing Business's premises does not constitute a representation, promise, warranty, or guarantee by Franchisor that a My Salon Suite Franchised Business operated at that site will be profitable or otherwise successful.
- Section 7.E (Build-Out of Franchised Business) shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
Within forty-five (45) days of Franchisee's execution of this Agreement and the Addendum, Franchisees agree to make all alterations, modifications and improvements to the Conversion Franchise premises as reasonably requested by Franchisor, which shall include, but not be limited to, replacing all signage, replacing the Existing Business's trade dress with My Salon Suite trade dress, and meeting the current standards of the System Standards. Franchisee will also replace all stationery, forms, invoices, business cards and all other written materials used in salon rental business with materials meeting our standards for such items and obtaining and replacing such equipment, computer hardware and software and other equipment (at your option), meeting our specifications and standards necessary to operate the Conversion Franchise under the System Standards; and to cancel and/or replace all forms of advertising, such as social media ads, online presence, and display ads, under the My Salon Suite name and substitute advertising approved by Franchisor using the Proprietary Marks.
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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 95–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 My Salon Suite FDD, franchisees converting an existing business must make alterations, modifications, and improvements as reasonably requested by My Salon Suite. This includes replacing all signage and the existing business's trade dress with My Salon Suite trade dress to meet the current System Standards. Franchisees must also replace stationery, forms, invoices, business cards, and other written materials with those meeting My Salon Suite's standards.
Additionally, franchisees must obtain equipment, computer hardware, and software that meet My Salon Suite's specifications and standards, though the choice to replace existing equipment is at the franchisee's discretion. They are also required to cancel or replace all forms of advertising, such as social media ads and online presence, with advertising approved by My Salon Suite using their Proprietary Marks.
My Salon Suite also provides assistance in selecting the Approved Location and constructing or building out the Franchised Business, as described in Section 7 of the FDD. Prior to opening, My Salon Suite will provide a list of required items and services, including specific salon equipment and beauty supplies, that must be purchased according to the System Standards from approved vendors. Franchisees are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all necessary zoning classifications, clearances, permits, licenses, and certifications required for the lawful operation of the Conversion Franchise.