Does My Salon Suite have sole right to the domain name?
My_Salon_Suite Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
hisor and/or its designee also have the right, at any reasonable time, to remove sufficient quantities of any item used in the rendering of services, to test whether such item meets Franchisor's then-current standards. Franchisor may conduct such inspections during any regular business hours of the Franchised Business (as prescribed herein or the Manual) without notice to the Franchisee, provided Franchisor has a good faith belief that its inspection will not substantially disrupt the operations of the Franchised Business. Otherwise, Franchisor may provide twenty- four (24) hours' notice of such inspection.
- G. Franchisor's Sole Right to Domain Name. Franchisee hereby acknowledges that Franchisor and its Affiliates and are the owners or all rights, title, and interest in the registration of the domain name www.mysalonsuite.com and any other domain used for the System ("Domain Name"). During the term of this Franchise Agreement and thereafter, Franchisee agrees not establish, create, traffic in, or operate an Internet site or website using a domain name or uniform resource locator containing any of the Proprietary Marks, including "My Salon Suite" or any portion or variation thereof. Franchisee agrees and acknowledges that Franchisor, its Affiliate and any licensor of Franchisor or its Affiliate retain the exclusive right to advertise on the Internet and create websites using the "My Salon Suite" name and any other domain name(s) that Franchisor may specify in the Manual or other writing. Franchisor is the sole owner of all right, title, and interest in and to such domain names, as Franchisor shall designate in the Manual.
- H. Improvements.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 95–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to My Salon Suite's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor and its affiliates own all rights, title, and interest in the registration of the domain name www.mysalonsuite.com and any other domain used for the System. This means that My Salon Suite retains complete control over its online presence and branding.
As a franchisee, you are explicitly prohibited from establishing, creating, or operating any website using a domain name or URL that contains any of My Salon Suite's proprietary marks, including the name "My Salon Suite" itself. This restriction applies both during the term of the Franchise Agreement and afterward. This is a standard practice in franchising to protect the brand's identity and prevent franchisee confusion.
Furthermore, any improvements or additions to the domain name, website, or any other documents or information related to the My Salon Suite system that you conceive or develop automatically become the franchisor's property. You are required to disclose these improvements to the franchisor and obtain their written approval before using them. The franchisor can then use these improvements across the entire franchise system without owing you any royalties or fees. This clause ensures that My Salon Suite maintains control over all aspects of its brand and online presence, even those potentially influenced by franchisee contributions.