Can a Buildingstars franchisee duplicate and use forms provided by Buildingstars during the term of the Franchise Agreement?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, for any reason whatsoever, all of FRANCHISEE'S rights hereunder shall terminate.
FRANCHISEE shall immediately thereafter discontinue use of all Marks, signs, colors, structures, printed goods and forms of advertising indicative of BUILDINGSTARS' business and return any copyrighted materials which have been provided to FRANCHISEE by BUILDINGSTARS, and if BUILDINGSTARS requests, shall assign its telephone numbers to BUILDINGSTARS and execute any and all documents necessary to do so.
Further, FRANCHISEE shall pay all amounts due to BUILDINGSTARS, BUILDINGSTARS' Affiliates, and suppliers.
Further, FRANCHISEE agrees to return any and all materials which contain Confidential Information in whatever form, including but not limited to the Confidential Operation Manual, to BUILDINGSTARS immediately.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 18–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Buildingstars Franchise Disclosure Document, upon termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, the franchisee must discontinue the use of all printed goods and forms of advertising indicative of Buildingstars' business. The franchisee is also required to return any copyrighted materials provided by Buildingstars. This implies that during the term of the agreement, the franchisee is permitted to use the forms, but this right ceases upon termination or expiration.
This requirement ensures that franchisees do not continue to represent themselves as part of the Buildingstars system after their agreement ends. It protects Buildingstars' brand identity and prevents potential confusion among customers. The franchisee's obligation to return copyrighted materials and discontinue use of Buildingstars' forms is a standard practice in franchising.
However, the FDD does not explicitly state whether a Buildingstars franchisee can duplicate the forms during the term of the Franchise Agreement. It is important to note that franchisees must maintain financial records and provide financial reports as requested by Buildingstars, suggesting a need to use specific reporting formats. A prospective franchisee should clarify with Buildingstars whether duplication of forms is allowed for internal use and what the specific guidelines are for using and managing these forms during the franchise term.