Under what conditions can a 'Beauty Bungalows' franchisee use the marks on the Internet?
Beauty_Bungalows Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 6.05 Marks on the Internet.
Franchisor retains the sole right to use the Marks to market and sell on the Internet, including all use of websites, domain names, URLs, directory addresses, email addresses, metatags, linking, advertising, and co-branding and other arrangements, and in all other forms of electronic media.
Franchisee may not establish a presence on the Internet except as Franchisor may specify and only
with Franchisor's prior written consent. Franchisee may not separately register any domain name or any portion of a domain name containing the Marks or participate or market on any website or other form of electronic media (including social technology, social media and social networking platforms) using the Marks unless Franchisee first obtains written approval from Franchisor. Franchisee's general conduct on the Internet or other forms of electronic media, including Franchisee's use of the Marks or any advertising, is subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and any other rules, requirements or policies that Franchisor may identify from time to time. Subject to Section 9.02 below, Franchisee may use the Marks for advertising using social media, digital platforms, and Craigslist but must first obtain Franchisor's prior written approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. Franchisee must sign the Internet and intranet usage agreements when developed by Franchisor. Franchisor retains the right to approve or disapprove any linking to or other use of Franchisor's website.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 47–48)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beauty Bungalows's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor retains the sole right to use the Beauty Bungalows marks to market and sell on the Internet. This includes all use of websites, domain names, URLs, directory addresses, email addresses, metatags, linking, advertising, co-branding, and other arrangements in all forms of electronic media.
A Beauty Bungalows franchisee may not establish a presence on the Internet except as the franchisor specifies and only with the franchisor's prior written consent. The franchisee cannot register any domain name or any portion of a domain name containing the Beauty Bungalows marks or participate or market on any website or other form of electronic media using the marks unless they first obtain written approval from Beauty Bungalows.
The franchisee's general conduct on the Internet or other forms of electronic media, including the franchisee's use of the Beauty Bungalows marks or any advertising, is subject to the terms and conditions of the Franchise Agreement and any other rules, requirements, or policies that Beauty Bungalows may identify from time to time. Subject to certain conditions, a franchisee may use the marks for advertising using social media, digital platforms, and Craigslist but must first obtain Beauty Bungalows's prior written approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed. The franchisee must sign the Internet and intranet usage agreements when developed by Beauty Bungalows. Beauty Bungalows retains the right to approve or disapprove any linking to or other use of Beauty Bungalows's website.