Can Big Frog Custom T Shirts More modify its Marks?
Big_Frog_Custom_T_Shirts_More Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| Provision | Section in Franchise Agreement | Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| damage the goodwill of the Marks or System, or disrupt or jeopardize our business or that of our franchisees. | |||
| r. | Non-competition covenants after the franchise is terminated or expires | Section 19.5.2 | For 24 months after the termination of the Franchise Agreement, you may not: divert, or attempt to divert, customers of any Big Frog outlet (including yours) to any competitor, participate in any capacity, including, but not limited to as an owner, investor, officer, director, employee or agent, in any competing business within 25 miles of your former Big Frog outlet location or any other Big Frog outlet location (franchised or company owned); do any act that could damage the goodwill of the Marks or System, or disrupt or jeopardize our business or that of our franchisees. |
| s. | Modification of the agreement | Sections 9.4, 14.6, 19.1.4 and 22.4 | No oral modifications generally, but we may change the Operations Manual and System standards at any time. You may be required to implement these changes at your own costs. We have the right to modify our Marks at any time upon written notice to you. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 31–35)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Big Frog Custom T Shirts More's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Big Frog Custom T Shirts More has the right to modify its Marks at any time. This modification can occur with written notice to the franchisee, as detailed in Section 9.4, 14.6, 19.1.4 and 22.4 of the Franchise Agreement.
This provision means that Big Frog Custom T Shirts More can change its logos, slogans, or other branding elements associated with the franchise. While the franchisee will receive written notice of these changes, they do not have the ability to prevent these changes from occurring.
For a prospective franchisee, this clause highlights the importance of staying adaptable to changes implemented by Big Frog Custom T Shirts More. Franchisees should be prepared to update their store signage, marketing materials, and other branded items to align with the new Marks. It is important to note that Big Frog Custom T Shirts More may change the Operations Manual and System standards at any time, and the franchisee may be required to implement these changes at their own costs.