What is the B Bops Franchisee's responsibility regarding customer goodwill?
B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- USE OF LICENSED MARKS. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisee has a duty and that it is in Franchisee's best interest to maintain and enhance the goodwill inherent in the Licensed Marks. Franchisee accordingly agrees that its use of the Licensed Marks shall comply with the policies set forth in the Operations Manual and be limited solely to display in connection with operation of the Franchise on the Franchise Premises. Franchisee agrees not to use, display or imitate the Licensed Marks in connection with any goods or services not authorized for the Licensed System, except with the prior written consent of Company. Franchisee further agrees not to use the words "B-Bop's" as a part of the name of any partnership, corporation or limited liability company through which the Franchise is to be owned or operated. Franchisee shall use no trademark, trade name or service mark in connection with the Franchise other than the Licensed Marks, unless such use is first approved in writing by Company. Franchisee shall, when using the Licensed Marks, comply with all laws pertaining to trade names, trademarks and service marks, including marking all documents and materials showing registration to Company. Company may from time to time add to the Licensed Marks by notifying Franchisee of such additions in writing, and said additions shall, for purposes of th
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to B Bops's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee has a duty to maintain and enhance the goodwill associated with the Licensed Marks. This means the franchisee must ensure that their use of the B Bops Licensed Marks complies with the policies outlined in the Operations Manual and is limited to the operation of the franchise at the designated premises.
The franchisee cannot use, display, or imitate the Licensed Marks for any unauthorized goods or services without prior written consent from B Bops. Additionally, the franchisee is prohibited from incorporating "B-Bop's" into the name of any business entity (partnership, corporation, or LLC) used to own or operate the franchise. The franchisee must use only the Licensed Marks unless B Bops approves other trademarks, trade names, or service marks in writing.
When using the Licensed Marks, the franchisee must comply with all laws related to trade names, trademarks, and service marks, including properly marking all documents and materials to show registration to B Bops. B Bops retains the right to add to the Licensed Marks by notifying the franchisee in writing, and these additions will then be considered part of the Licensed Marks under the franchise agreement. This ensures that the franchisee actively contributes to upholding and improving the brand's reputation and recognition.