What is the definition of 'Licensed Marks' in the context of a terminated B Bops franchise?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
WHEREAS, each B-Bop's Restaurant is operated in connection with and through use of the "B-Bop's" name and through the use of certain related logos (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Licensed Marks"); and
Franchisee shall immediately discontinue all use and display of the Licensed Marks and shall remove from the Franchise Premises any and all signs, emblems, fixtures, furniture, supplies, promotional materials, stationery, printed forms or other materials which display any of the Licensed Marks or feature any of the distinguishing characteristics of the Licensed System;
Franchisee shall, at its sole expense, immediately make such modifications to the exterior and interior of the Franchise Premises as Company shall reasonably request to effectively distinguish the Franchise Premises from its former appearance and from the appearance of any other B-Bop's Restaurant, including, without limitation, discontinuing use of the unique blue color scheme which is a distinguishing characteristic of the Licensed System.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to B Bops's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Licensed Marks' are defined in relation to the operation of a B Bops restaurant. Specifically, the document states that each B Bops Restaurant operates using the "B-Bop's" name and related logos, which are collectively referred to as "Licensed Marks".
Upon termination of the franchise agreement, the franchisee's rights and responsibilities regarding the Licensed Marks change significantly. The franchisee must immediately discontinue all use and display of the Licensed Marks. This includes removing any signs, emblems, fixtures, furniture, supplies, promotional materials, stationery, printed forms, or other materials that display any of the Licensed Marks from the franchise premises.
Furthermore, the franchisee is required to modify the exterior and interior of the franchise premises to effectively distinguish it from its former appearance and from the appearance of any other B Bops Restaurant. This includes discontinuing the use of the unique blue color scheme that is characteristic of the B Bops system. These stipulations ensure that a terminated franchisee does not continue to benefit from or create confusion with the B Bops brand and its associated trademarks after the franchise agreement ends.