What must a 'Beauty Bungalows' franchisee do if they want to use other marks besides 'Beauty Bungalows'?
Beauty_Bungalows Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 6.02 Authorized Marks.
Franchisee shall use no trademarks other than "Beauty Bungalows" or any other Marks that Franchisor may specify for use in the identification, marketing, promotion, or operation of the Business.
Franchisee is permitted to use the term "Beauty Bungalows" on its marquee signage.
If Franchisee cannot lawfully use the Marks in the Protected Territory, Franchisee must obtain Franchisor's written approval to use other marks.
Franchisee must also follow the copyright guidelines as specified by Franchisor in the Manual and which approval may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 47–48)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beauty Bungalows' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is generally restricted to using only the trademarks "Beauty Bungalows" or other marks that Beauty Bungalows specifies for use in their business's identification, marketing, promotion, or operation. The franchisee is permitted to use the term "Beauty Bungalows" on its marquee signage.
However, if a Beauty Bungalows franchisee cannot lawfully use the Beauty Bungalows marks in their protected territory, they must obtain written approval from Beauty Bungalows to use other marks. This approval is subject to copyright guidelines specified by Beauty Bungalows in their manual, and Beauty Bungalows states that such approval may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed.
This stipulation ensures that Beauty Bungalows maintains control over its brand identity while allowing for necessary adaptations in territories where legal restrictions might prevent the use of the standard trademarks. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand the conditions under which alternative marks can be used and to be prepared to seek written approval from Beauty Bungalows if necessary.