Can Bumble Roofing assign the System to a franchise system?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
WHEREAS, Franchisor and its affiliates have developed a comprehensive system for the operation of a business which offers and sells roofing installation and repairs, and related products and services, for residential and commercial customers.
WHEREAS, Roofing Businesses are operated under a unique business system, including valuable know-how, information, Trade Secrets, Confidential Information, methods, Manual, standards, designs, methods of trademark usage, copyrights, sources and specifications, confidential electronic and other communications, methods of Internet usage, marketing programs, and research and development (the "System").
WHEREAS, the distinguishing characteristics of the System include the trademark "BUMBLE ROOFING" and other trademarks and trade names, confidential operating procedures, confidential Manual, standards and specifications for equipment, services and products, method of Internet usage, methods of service, management and marketing programs and sales techniques and strategies. All of these distinguishing characteristics may be changed, improved, and further developed by Franchisor from time to time. They are Franchisor's Confidential Information and Trade Secrets and are designated by and identified with the Marks described in this Agreement.
WHEREAS, Franchisor's affiliate, Lynx Franchising Intellectual Property, LLC ("Lynx IP") is the owner of certain trademarks and service marks associated with or related to the System, and which represent the System's high standards of quality, service and customer satisfaction, and Lynx IP has granted to Franchisor the right to use and sublicense others to use those trademarks and service marks.
WHEREAS, Franchisee acknowledges the benefits to be derived from being identified with the System, and also recognizes the value of the Marks and the continued uniformity of image to Franchisee, Franchisor, and other franchisees of Franchisor.
WHEREAS, Franchisee acknowledges the importance to the System of Franchisor's high and uniform standards of quality, service and customer satisfaction, and further recognizes the necessity of opening and operating a Roofing Business in conformity with the System, whether such Roofing Business is located in Franchisee's home or an outside leased or owned location.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bumble Roofing's affiliate, Lynx Franchising Intellectual Property, LLC, owns certain trademarks and service marks related to the Bumble Roofing System. Lynx IP has granted Bumble Roofing the right to use and sublicense others to use these trademarks and service marks.
The Bumble Roofing System includes valuable know-how, information, trade secrets, confidential information, methods, manuals, standards, designs, methods of trademark usage, copyrights, sources and specifications, confidential electronic and other communications, methods of Internet usage, marketing programs, and research and development. The distinguishing characteristics of the System include the trademark "Bumble Roofing" and other trademarks and trade names, confidential operating procedures, confidential Manual, standards and specifications for equipment, services and products, method of Internet usage, methods of service, management and marketing programs and sales techniques and strategies.
Franchisees acknowledge the benefits of being identified with the Bumble Roofing System and recognize the value of the marks and the continued uniformity of image to the franchisee, Bumble Roofing, and other franchisees. They also acknowledge the importance of Bumble Roofing's high and uniform standards of quality, service, and customer satisfaction, and the necessity of operating in conformity with the System.