Does Bath Tune Up have any pending patent applications that are material to the franchise?

According to the 2025 Bath Tune Up FDD, Bath Tune Up states that they do not know of any material determinations from the Patent and Trademark Office that could materially affect a franchisee's use of their marks. Bath Tune Up also states that they do not know of any pending infringement, opposition, or cancellation proceeding, that could materially affect a franchisee's use of their marks. Additionally, Bath Tune Up does not know of any litigation involving the marks.

This statement indicates that, as of the FDD's publication, Bath Tune Up is not aware of any active legal challenges or disputes concerning their trademarks that could negatively impact a franchisee's ability to use the Bath Tune Up name and associated branding. This provides some assurance to potential franchisees that they should be able to operate under the Bath Tune Up brand without immediate legal concerns regarding trademark infringement or challenges to the brand's ownership of its marks.

However, the FDD also clarifies that franchisees are responsible for determining if the name "Bath Tune-Up®" is already in use in their specific territory. The franchisor advises franchisees to seek local counsel and conduct thorough searches to identify any prior users of the name before signing the franchise agreement. Franchisees waive any claims against Bath Tune Up for damages or losses resulting from prior use of the name by others. This highlights the importance of due diligence on the franchisee's part to protect their business interests and avoid potential conflicts with existing businesses using the same or similar names in their territory.