When is the Unauthorized Advertising Fee due for a My Salon Suite franchise?
My_Salon_Suite Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type Of Fee (1) | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Fee (2) | If you are a new Center or a Conversion Center you will pay 2.75% of Gross Revenues for the first 6 months. Beginning the 7 th month through the 12 th month you will pay 5.5% of Gross Revenues for . Beginning the 13th month after your Franchised Business opens through the end of the term of the Franchise Agreement, you will pay the greater of $1,000 or 5.5% of Gross Revenues. | On or before | The "Royalty Fee" is based on "Gross Revenues" during the previous month. The reduction in the Royalty Fee for the first 6 months is not applicable to the purchase of a Resale Center. |
| the 10th day of | |||
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| Brand Building Fund Contribution | Currently a minimum of $200 per month. We may increase this up to 2% of your monthly Gross Revenues. | Same as | This contribution will be used for a "Brand Building Fund" for our use in promoting and building our My Salon Suite franchise brand. |
| Royalty Fee. | |||
| Technology Fee | Then-current fee (currently $170 per month for a Franchised Business | Same as | We may charge you a monthly fee for any custom or proprietary software for use in your Franchised Business. |
| Royalty Fee | |||
| Grand Opening | Currently a minimum of $15,000. | Upon demand | This fee is used to promote and advertise the grand opening of your Franchised Business. |
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| Unauthorized Advertising Fee | $500 per occurrence | Upon demand | This fee is payable to us or, if established, the Brand Building Fund, if you use unauthorized advertising, including websites and social media, in |
Source: Item 5 — Initial Fees (FDD pages 18–28)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to My Salon Suite's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Unauthorized Advertising Fee of $500 per occurrence is due upon demand. This fee is payable to My Salon Suite or, if established, the Brand Building Fund. It is incurred if a franchisee uses unauthorized advertising, including websites and social media, in violation of the terms outlined in the Franchise Agreement.
This means that if a My Salon Suite franchisee uses advertising materials or platforms that have not been approved by the franchisor, they will be assessed this fee. The fee serves as a penalty for non-compliance with the franchisor's advertising standards and is intended to ensure brand consistency across all franchise locations.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review the advertising guidelines in the Franchise Agreement to understand what constitutes unauthorized advertising. It is important to obtain approval from My Salon Suite for all advertising materials and online presence to avoid incurring this fee. Franchisees should also clarify with My Salon Suite what specific advertising methods require approval and what resources are available to assist with creating compliant advertising.