What must a Buildingstars franchisee file and use in conjunction with their legal name where required by applicable law?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
FRANCHISEE agrees not to adopt the name "Buildingstars" as part of its corporate name with any prefix, suffix, or other modifying words, terms, designs or symbols (other than logos licensed by BUILDINGSTARS to FRANCHISEE). FRANCHISEE agrees, during the term of this agreement, to operate, advertise and promote the Business under the name "Buildingstars" without prefix or suffix and to adopt and use the Marks and System licensed hereunder solely in the
manner prescribed by BUILDINGSTARS. FRANCHISEE must file an assumed or fictitious name filing where required by applicable law and always use the words d/b/a after FRANCHISEE'S legal name.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Buildingstars Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must file an assumed or fictitious name filing where required by applicable law. The franchisee must always use the abbreviation "d/b/a" (doing business as) after the franchisee's legal name.
This requirement ensures that the Buildingstars brand is properly represented and that the public is aware that the business is operating as a Buildingstars franchise. It also helps Buildingstars maintain consistency and control over its brand identity.
For a prospective franchisee, this means they need to be aware of the legal requirements in their specific location regarding assumed or fictitious name filings. They will need to ensure they comply with these requirements and always use "d/b/a" followed by their legal name when conducting business as a Buildingstars franchisee.