What is the procedure for an Angry Chickz franchisee to get consent to use the Angry Chickz marks on a website?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If Company had authorized Franchisee to use the Marks in connection with the internet, any website or e-mail address, or social media Franchisee shall cancel or assign to Company or its designate, as Company directs, all of Franchisee's right, title and interest in any internet websites or web pages, email addresses, social media listings, domain name listings and registrations which contain the Marks, or any of them, and Franchisee shall notify the persons and Entities of the termination of Franchisee's right to use any domain name, web page, social media listing, and other internet device associated with Company or the Franchised Business, and authorize and instruct their cancellation or transfer to Company, as directed by Company.
Franchisee is not entitled to any compensation from Company if Company exercises its said rights or options.
For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Section shall be deemed to permit Franchisee to use the Marks, or any of them in connection with the internet, except with the prior consent of Company.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Angry Chickz Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee needs prior consent from Angry Chickz to use their marks in connection with the internet, any website, or email address. Specifically, Article 15.1.6 states that if Angry Chickz authorized the franchisee to use the marks online, upon termination of the agreement, the franchisee must cancel or assign to Angry Chickz all rights to internet websites, web pages, email addresses, social media listings, and domain name listings that contain the marks.
Furthermore, the franchisee must notify relevant parties of the termination of their right to use any domain name, web page, social media listing, or other internet device associated with Angry Chickz or the franchised business and authorize the cancellation or transfer to Angry Chickz. The FDD explicitly states that nothing in this section permits a franchisee to use the marks in connection with the internet without Angry Chickz's prior consent.
In practical terms, this means that an Angry Chickz franchisee must seek and obtain explicit permission from Angry Chickz before using the brand's trademarks on any online platform, including websites, email addresses, and social media. This requirement ensures that Angry Chickz maintains control over its brand image and online presence, and it is a standard practice in franchising to protect the brand's intellectual property.