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What is the B Bops Franchisee's responsibility regarding the use of the Licensed Marks?

B_Bops Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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 this Agreement, be classified as Licensed Marks. Company shall additionally have the right, in its sole discretion, to require Franchisee to discontinue or modify use of any of the Licensed Marks within thirty (30) days of receipt of written notice from Company.

Franchisee agrees to immediately notify Company in writing of the following: (a) any challenge to Franchisee's use of the Licensed Marks; (b) any claim by a third party to rights in any of the Licensed Marks (or confusingly similar marks) that comes to the attention of Franchisee; or (c) any apparent infringement of the Licensed Marks that comes to the attention of Franchisee. Company shall have complete discretion in taking such action as it may deem appropriate upon notification of any such challenge, claim or infringement, and shall have exclusive control over any litigation or other proceeding instituted with respect to the Licensed Marks. Franchisee agrees to cooperate with Company in investigating, prosecuting or defending any action involving any of the Licensed Marks or other trade secrets of Company.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to B Bops's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee has specific responsibilities regarding the use of the Licensed Marks. The franchisee must acknowledge their duty to maintain and enhance the goodwill associated with the Licensed Marks. Their use of these marks must comply with the policies outlined in the B Bops Operations Manual and be limited to the operation of the franchise at the designated Franchise Premises.

The franchisee cannot use, display, or imitate the Licensed Marks for any unauthorized goods or services without prior written consent from B Bops. They are also prohibited from incorporating "B-Bop's" into the name of any business entity through which the franchise is owned or operated. The franchisee must use only the Licensed Marks unless B Bops provides written approval for additional marks. When using the Licensed Marks, the franchisee must comply with all applicable 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 also be classified as Licensed Marks. B Bops also has the right to require the franchisee to discontinue or modify the use of any Licensed Marks within thirty days of receiving written notice.

Furthermore, the franchisee must immediately notify B Bops in writing of any challenges to their use of the Licensed Marks, any third-party claims to rights in the Licensed Marks, or any apparent infringement of the Licensed Marks. B Bops has complete discretion over any action taken regarding these issues and maintains exclusive control over any related litigation. The franchisee is required to cooperate with B Bops in investigating, prosecuting, or defending any action involving the Licensed Marks or other trade secrets of B Bops.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 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.