Is there a design standards fee and what are the architectural requirements for a My Salon Suite franchise?
My_Salon_Suite Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ions or which may be necessary due to any restrictive covenants relating to the Franchised Business and/or the Approved Location. Prior to beginning the construction of the Franchised Business, Franchisee shall: (i) obtain all permits, licenses and certifications required in 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 of a Franchised Business. Franchisee must ensure that such plans, if provided, are complied with in the build- out of the Franchised Business, unless Fra
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 95–230)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to My Salon Suite's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must pay a design standards fee. This fee ranges from $1,500 to $2,500, payable within five days of the invoice from My Salon Suite. This fee grants the franchisee access to My Salon Suite's current "Franchise System Standards and Specifications for the Build-Out, Remodeling or Construction of your Franchised Business" information. This fee is non-refundable once paid.
My Salon Suite will also provide any previously approved architectural or designed plans upon the franchisee's request. However, the franchisee is responsible for obtaining any necessary architectural, engineering, and design services for the construction of the franchised business, using an architectural design firm approved by My Salon Suite. The franchisee must provide both CAD and PDF files of the architectural designs for the build-out of the approved location to the franchisor.
My Salon Suite may provide prototypical architectural and design plans and specifications for construction. If provided, the franchisee must ensure compliance with these plans during the build-out, unless they adapt the plans and submit them to My Salon Suite for review. My Salon Suite has the right to prohibit the implementation of any plans deemed inconsistent 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 received within this period, the franchisee can proceed with the plans. If My Salon Suite objects to the plans, they will provide a detailed list of necessary changes to make the plans acceptable.