What are the site selection criteria for a My Salon Suite franchise location?
My_Salon_Suite Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
or's headquarters shall be controlling. At Franchisor's option, Franchisor may post some or all of the Manual, as well as updates thereto, on a restricted website or extranet to which Franchisee and others in the System will have access. If Franchisor chooses to do so, Franchisee agrees to monitor and access such website or extranet for any updates to the Manual or System Standards. All passwords or other digital identifications necessary to access the Manual on a website or extranet are deemed "Confidential Information" as defined in this Franchise Agreement.
7. SITE SELECTION AND FRANCHISED BUSINESS CONSTRUCTION
A. Site Selection.
(1) Franchisee is solely responsible for locating an Approved Location for the Franchised Business and securing a lease for such location. Franchisor will provide Franchisee with its site selection criteria for the Franchised Business, to the extent such criteria have been developed, either as part of the Manual or otherwise in writing after this Franchise Agreement has been executed. Franchisor may, as it deems appropriate in its sole discretion, assist Franchisee in evaluating a potential location and reviewing the terms of any lease for such location. If Franchisor deems necessary, Franchisor will send a representative to travel to any proposed location for the Franchised Business and provide an on-site evaluation of the premises, and Franchisee must reimburse Franchisor for the reasonable expenses incurred in connection with such an evaluation.
- (2) Franchisee must provide Franchisor with all information Franchisor reasonably requires with respect to any proposed location for the Franchised Business, including a copy of the lease and/or the purchase agreement for such location. Franchisee must propose at least one (1) location within six (6) months of the Effective Date, or Franchisor may immediately terminate this Franchise Agreement upon notice.
- (3) Franchisor will use commercially reasonable efforts to approve or reject any proposed location within fifteen (15) business days of receiving all the information. Franchisor will not unreasonably withhold its approval of a proposed location provided the information provided by Franchisee for the location demonstrates that it meets Franchisor's standards.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 95–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to My Salon Suite's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is primarily responsible for finding a location that meets the brand's approval. My Salon Suite will provide the franchisee with its site selection criteria, assuming such criteria have been developed, either within the manual or in writing, after the franchise agreement is signed.
My Salon Suite may assist the franchisee in assessing potential locations and reviewing lease terms at its discretion. If My Salon Suite deems it necessary, a representative may visit the proposed location for an on-site evaluation, with the franchisee covering the associated expenses. The franchisee must provide all required information about the proposed location, including a copy of the lease or purchase agreement.
The franchisee must propose at least one location within six months of the agreement's effective date, or My Salon Suite may terminate the agreement. My Salon Suite will make an effort to approve or reject any proposed location within fifteen business days of receiving all necessary information. Approval will not be unreasonably withheld if the location meets My Salon Suite's standards. My Salon Suite may require a collateral assignment of lease and a lease addendum as conditions for lease approval. Failure to secure an approved location within nine months of the effective date may result in termination of the franchise agreement, unless an extension is granted.