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Is the Advanced Mobile Iv And Amiv franchisee's license to use the Marks exclusive?

Advanced_Mobile_Iv_And_Amiv Franchise · 2023 FDD

Answer from 2023 FDD Document

the prior written consent of Franchisor.

  • 1.5 Existence of Divergent Forms of Franchise Contracts. You acknowledge that the terms of our franchise offering may have in the past or may in the future materially differ from those set forth in this Agreement.
  • 1.6 Franchisor's Reservation of Rights. Franchisee acknowledges that the Franchise granted under this Agreement is non-exclusive and that Franchisor retains all rights not specifically granted to Franchisee under this Agreement. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, Franchisor retains the rights, among others, in Franchisor's sole discretion and without granting any right to Franchisee:
    • A. to use, and to license others to use, the Marks and Licensed Methods for the operation of mobile IV Therapy businesses in territories and at any location other than in the Franchise Territory;
    • B. to use or license to others to use the Marks and Licensed Methods or any other trademarks, service marks, logos or commercial symbols in connection with the sale of any services or products other than those directly contemplated being used, offered, or sold by Franchisee under this Agreement. Franchisor expressly reserves the right to sell, or earn rebates and fees from the sale by others licensed or authorized by Franchisor to sell, proprietary products on a wholesale basis for use in preparing services and products that will not carry an Advanced Mobile IV brand.
    • C. to operate and grant to others the right to operate Advanced Mobile IV businesses on such terms and conditions as we deem appropriate.

3 – ADVANCED MOBILE IV FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

  • D. to use the Marks and Licensed Methods to identify services and products, promotional and marketing efforts or related items, and to identify products and services similar to those which Franchisee will sell, but made available through alternative channels of distribution other than through mobile IV Therapy business, at any location other than in the Franchise Territory, including, but not limited to, through permanent or temporary clinic or retail store locations or kiosk, by way of mail order, (including electronic mail order), the internet, catalog, television, display, other forms of media now or in the future developed, or through the wholesale sale of its services and products to or to distributors or outlets located in stadiums, arenas, airports, turnpike rest stops or supermarkets; and
  • E. to use and license the use of other proprietary marks or methods in connection with the sale of products and services similar to those which Franchisee will sell or in connection with the operation of the Mobile IV Business operating IV administration or hydration infusions, at any location, which business may be the same as, or similar to, or different from the Mobile IV Business, on any terms and conditions as Franchisor deems advisable, and without granting Franchisee any rights therein.
  • F. to establish, operate, own or franchise any business, including competitive businesses.
  • 1.7 Nonexclusive. Franchisor reserves the right to market, solicit sales, and sell, lease, rent or otherwise dispose of franchise products to any person or customer Franchisor chooses. These include national accounts, commercial customers, franchisees, end users or any other customer Franchisor may select. Franchisor may exercise its right directly or indirectly by or through independent contractors that may include franchisees, dealers, and brokers. Franchisee acknowledges that Franchisor has made no representation concerning complete exclusivity in any geographic territory or for any customer segment.

2 PAYMENT OF FEES AND OTHER FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Initial Franchise Fee.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–202)

What This Means (2023 FDD)

According to the 2023 Advanced Mobile Iv And Amiv Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise granted is non-exclusive. Advanced Mobile Iv And Amiv retains the right to use and license others to use the Marks and Licensed Methods for mobile IV Therapy businesses outside the franchisee's territory. They can also use or license the Marks for other services or products beyond those the franchisee directly offers. Advanced Mobile Iv And Amiv reserves the right to sell proprietary products wholesale for use in preparing services that will not carry the Advanced Mobile IV brand. They can also operate and grant others the right to operate Advanced Mobile IV businesses under terms they deem appropriate.

Advanced Mobile Iv And Amiv also retains the right to use the Marks and Licensed Methods to identify services, products, and promotional efforts through alternative channels of distribution outside the franchisee's territory. These channels include permanent or temporary clinics, retail stores, kiosks, mail order, the internet, catalogs, television, and wholesale sales to distributors or outlets in stadiums, arenas, airports, turnpike rest stops, or supermarkets. Additionally, Advanced Mobile Iv And Amiv can use and license other proprietary marks or methods for similar products and services at any location, with terms they consider advisable, without granting the franchisee any rights. They can also establish, operate, own, or franchise any business, including competitive businesses.

This non-exclusive arrangement means that Advanced Mobile Iv And Amiv franchisees should be aware that the franchisor can operate or license others to operate similar businesses, potentially in the same market, using the same Marks and Licensed Methods. This could impact the franchisee's market share and revenue. The franchisee's license to use the Marks is non-exclusive, and Advanced Mobile Iv And Amiv may operate under the marks and grant licenses to others on any terms and conditions they deem appropriate. Franchisees do not have any right, title, or interest in the Marks, Operations Manual, or Licensed Methods, except for the franchise granted to them by the agreement.

Advanced Mobile Iv And Amiv may purchase or be purchased by, or merge or combine with, competing businesses, wherever located. Franchisees must use the Marks in strict conformity with the Operations Manual and include required trademark notices in advertisements and promotional materials. All copyrighted materials supplied by Advanced Mobile Iv And Amiv must contain copyright notices as required by the Operations Manual. Franchisees cannot use the Marks on products or services from sources other than Advanced Mobile Iv And Amiv or sources they approve in writing, except for products prepared or produced according to the Operations Manual and Licensed Methods.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2023 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.