What right does Bhc have regarding material furnished by franchisees for their 'click through' subpage?
Bhc Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (v) We alone will be, and at all times will remain, the sole owner of the copyrights to all material which appears on any website we establish and maintain, including any and all material you,
your Affiliate Franchisee, and your Subfranchisees may furnish to us for you and your Subfranchisees "click through" subpage.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, And Training (FDD pages 29–38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bhc's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bhc retains sole ownership of the copyrights to all material on any website they establish and maintain. This includes any material that franchisees, affiliate franchisees, and subfranchisees furnish for their "click through" subpage.
This means that while franchisees and subfranchisees may provide content for their specific subpages, Bhc ultimately owns the rights to that content. Franchisees do not retain any copyright or intellectual property rights to the material they provide for the website.
This clause gives Bhc significant control over the online presence and branding of all its franchise locations. It allows Bhc to ensure consistency and quality across all online platforms and protects the brand's image. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider this provision, as it limits their ability to control the content and branding of their individual "click through" subpages.