Does Bath Tune Up own any rights in patents that are material to the franchise?

According to Bath Tune Up's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bath Tune Up does not own any rights in patents that are material to the franchise. Furthermore, Bath Tune Up does not have any pending patent applications that are material to the franchise. This means that a Bath Tune Up franchisee will not be licensing any patented technology or processes as part of their franchise agreement.

This lack of patents could be seen as a potential risk, as it may make it easier for competitors to imitate Bath Tune Up's business model or products. However, it also means that franchisees will not have to pay any additional fees or royalties related to patents. It is common for franchises to rely more heavily on trademarks, brand recognition, and operational systems rather than patented technology.

While Bath Tune Up does not have patents, they do claim a copyright in their manuals and marketing materials. As a franchisee, you would have the right to use these manuals and materials, but you must notify Bath Tune Up of any unauthorized use of their proprietary information. Bath Tune Up will indemnify franchisees for losses recovered by a third party due to claims of infringement or misappropriation of proprietary information, patents, or copyrights based on the franchisee's authorized use of Bath Tune Up's information.