Is there any additional consideration required from the My Salon Suite franchisee for executing additional documentation?
My_Salon_Suite Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In the event Franchisee wishes for more than one (1) additional person to participate in My Salon Suite University (other than Franchisee or Franchisee's partner, principal shareholder or manager or Designated Manager), Franchisor may provide My Salon Suite University to such additional persons, subject to the availability of Franchisor's personnel.
Franchisee will be required to pay Franchisor Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) for each additional person who attends My Salon Suite University.
In addition, all training related expenses for Franchisee's additional personnel, including transportation to and from the training site, meals, and salaries during training, are Franchisee's sole responsibility.
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 will certify in writing to Franchisor that the insurance coverage specified in Section 12.T of this Agreement is in full force and effect and that all required approvals, clearances, permits, and certifications related thereto have been obtained within thirty (30) days of Franchisee's execution of this Agreement and the Addendum.
Franchisor may offer, and require Franchisee and other personnel Franchisor designates to attend, additional training programs and/or refresher courses, as Franchisor deems necessary.
Franchisee will be required to pay Franchisor's training tuition fee for such additional training upon Franchisor's request.
If such training is conducted at the Approved Location, Franchisee shall also be required to pay Franchisor's reasonable travel and accommodation expenses.
Franchisee shall be required to comply with any updates to the training program within sixty (60) days of receiving updates to the Manual.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 95–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 My Salon Suite FDD, franchisees may face additional costs for training-related documentation and participation. Specifically, if a franchisee wishes to send more than one additional person (beyond the franchisee, their partner, principal shareholder, manager, or designated manager) to the My Salon Suite University, they will be required to pay $2,000 per additional person. This fee covers the tuition for the additional attendees. Franchisees are also responsible for covering all training-related expenses for these additional personnel, including transportation, meals, and salaries during the training period.
Furthermore, the FDD states that franchisees must ensure alterations, modifications, and improvements to the Conversion Franchise premises are completed within 45 days of executing the agreement and addendum. Franchisees must also certify in writing that the insurance coverage is in full force and effect and that all required approvals, clearances, permits, and certifications have been obtained within 30 days of executing the agreement and addendum. While not a direct cost for documentation, failure to meet these deadlines or maintain compliance could result in penalties or termination of the agreement.
My Salon Suite may also offer, and require franchisees and other personnel to attend, additional training programs and refresher courses. Franchisees may be required to pay My Salon Suite's training tuition fee for such additional training upon request. If the training is conducted at the Approved Location, franchisees will also be required to pay My Salon Suite's reasonable travel and accommodation expenses. Franchisees are responsible for complying with any updates to the training program within 60 days of receiving updates to the Manual.
These stipulations highlight the importance of carefully reviewing the franchise agreement and addenda to understand all financial obligations and compliance requirements. Prospective franchisees should budget for these potential additional costs and ensure they can meet the deadlines for submitting required documentation to avoid any penalties or breaches of the agreement.