What is the registration number for the 'BANANAS' mark used by Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt?
Bananas_Smoothies_Frozen_Yogurt Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
for the Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt concept:
| Mark | Date of Registration | Number |
|---|---|---|
| BANANAS | 05/14/85 | 1,336,180 |
| BANANAS | 06/06/06 | 3,100,296 | |------------------------------
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 46–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt has two registered trademarks for the 'BANANAS' mark. The first registration occurred on May 14, 1985, with the registration number 1,336,180. The second registration for 'BANANAS' occurred on June 6, 2006, and has the registration number 3,100,296.
It is common for franchisors to register their trademarks to protect their brand identity and prevent others from using similar names or logos. The registration of the 'BANANAS' mark indicates that Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt has taken steps to legally protect its brand.
As a franchisee, you are granted the right to use these registered marks as specified in the Franchise Agreement. However, you are typically prohibited from using these marks as part of your corporate or legal name. Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt also reserves the right to substitute different proprietary marks if they determine it will benefit the franchise system, and while they will cover the costs of modifying marketing materials to reflect the new marks, they have no further obligation or liability to you for such a substitution.