What are the 'Marks' that Buildingstars franchisees are authorized to use?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
RANCHISEE agrees to furnish to BUILDINGSTARS financial reports as shall be requested by BUILDINGSTARS from time to time pursuant to or in connection with this Agreement or as specified in the Confidential Operations Manual. FRANCHISEE shall establish a business checking account and will continue to maintain a business checking account throughout the term of this Agreement.
VIII. PROPRIETARY MARKS
A. Right to Use Marks. FRANCHISEE acknowledges that "Buildingstars" is a valid service and/or trademark, which is licensed to BUILDINGSTARS. FRANCHISEE recognizes that valuable goodwill is attached to the Marks, and that it will use the same only in the manner and to the extent specifically licensed by this Agreement. Any goodwill arising out of FRANCHISEE'S use of the Marks inures to the benefit of BUILDINGSTARS and BUILDINGSTARS' Affiliates. FRANCHISEE further acknowledges that the right to use said Marks and the grant contained in this Agreement is nonexclusive, and that BUILDINGSTARS and/or its Affiliates, in their sole discretion, have the right themselves to operate businesses under said Marks on any terms and conditions BUILDINGSTARS deems fit. Any unauthorized use of the Marks by the FRANCHISEE in any medium whatsoever is a breach of this Agreement and an infringement of the rights of BUILDINGSTARS. FRANCHISEE agrees that the unauthorized use of BUILDINGSTARS' Marks will constitute irreparable harm to BUILDINGSTARS, and FRANCHISEE expressly waives any requirement that BUILDINGSTARS post security in order to obtain injunctive relief in connection with such use.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buildingstars' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the primary mark that franchisees are authorized to use is "Buildingstars". The FDD emphasizes that franchisees acknowledge "Buildingstars" as a valid service and/or trademark licensed to Buildingstars. Franchisees are permitted to use this mark only in the manner and to the extent specifically licensed by the Franchise Agreement. Any goodwill arising from the franchisee's use of the marks accrues to the benefit of Buildingstars and its affiliates.
The agreement specifies that the right to use the "Buildingstars" mark is non-exclusive, meaning Buildingstars and its affiliates retain the right to operate businesses under the same mark on any terms they deem fit. Unauthorized use of the marks by the franchisee is considered a breach of the agreement and an infringement of Buildingstars' rights, which could result in irreparable harm to Buildingstars.
Buildingstars also retains the right to change the marks used by franchisees at any time and for any reason. If Buildingstars changes the marks, the franchisee is responsible for the costs associated with making the necessary changes promptly. The agreement also states that all provisions applicable to the marks apply to any additional trademarks, service marks, and commercial symbols authorized for use by the franchisee in the future.