On what page of the Bath Tune Up franchise agreement can I find the definition of 'Territory'?
Bath_Tune_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
customers across two or more territories to Franchisor for a fee.
1.10. Manager
The term "Manager" means the employee or agent of Franchisee who has been designated by Franchisee as the person responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Franchised Business and who has successfully completed initial training. If Franchisee is an individual, Franchisee may be the Manager.
1.11. Manuals
The term "Manuals" means the Confidential Operations Manual and the collection of policies and procedures (regardless of title) to be adhered to by Franchisee in performing under this Agreement. The Manuals will be made available on Franchisor's electronic portal. The Manuals include all amendments and supplements prescribed by Franchisor from time to time.
1.12. Marks
The term "Marks" means "BATH TUNE-UP®" and all other proprietary marks registered or pending with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, as well as all common law trademarks and Marks, trade names, logotypes, insignias, designs, and other commercial symbols which Franchisor uses and authorizes others to use to identify the Franchised Business.
1.13. Monthly Operating Report
The term "Monthly Operating Report" means the monthly report which provides the information in the format that Franchisor requires regarding the operation of the Franchised Business.
1.14. Partnership Vendors
The term "Partnership Vendors" means those vendors that have proven, to Franchisor's satisfaction, that their services and/or products are of a quality which will promote customer satisfaction with the Services and Products provided by the Franchised Business.
1.15. Products
The term "Products" means all Bath Improvements parts, hardware, materials, supplies and any other tangible items as authorized by Franchisor.
1.16. Showroom
The term "Showroom" means a fixed location for the display and/or sale of Products and services associated with the Franchised Business.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 52)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bath Tune Up's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the definition of several terms relevant to the franchise agreement can be found on page 69 and 70. Specifically, the definition of 'Territory' is on page 70.
Other definitions provided include 'Manager', 'Manuals', 'Marks', 'Monthly Operating Report', 'Partnership Vendors', 'Products' and 'Showroom'. Understanding these definitions is crucial for franchisees as they clarify the scope and limitations of their franchise operations.
For example, the definition of 'Marks' clarifies what trademarks and commercial symbols Bath Tune Up authorizes franchisees to use. Similarly, the definition of 'Products' specifies the tangible items franchisees are authorized to sell. The 'Territory' definition is important because it defines the geographical area in which the franchisee has certain rights, as limited by the franchise agreement.