Does the Bumble Roofing franchisee agreement specify if the franchisee must cooperate before and after expiration of the agreement regarding the Marks?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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operation of its Business, Franchisor or its agents shall have the right of entry and inspection of Franchisee's Business and operating procedures pursuant to Section 8.4.
- (e) Franchisee will safeguard and maintain the reputation and prestige of the Marks and Copyrighted Materials and will not do anything that would tarnish the image of or adversely affect the value, reputation or goodwill associated with the Marks. Franchisee will not do anything that would dilute, directly or indirectly, the value of the goodwill attached to the Marks, nor counsel, procure or assist anyone else to do the same.
- (f) Franchisee will use the Marks and Copyrighted Materials only in lettering, logos, print styles, forms, and formats, including but not limited to, advertising and promotional materials, invoices, signage, business checks, business cards, invoices, stationery, and promotional items such as clothing, pens, mugs, etc., which have been approved by Franchisor in accordance with this Agreement, and promptly follow instructions regarding the Marks and Copyrighted Materials as provided in the Manual and otherwise given by Franchisor from time to time.
- (g) Franchisee will use the following copyright notice at least once on each piece of advertising, promotional, or other material used in connection with the Products and Services:
- © (year of first publication). BUMBLE ROOFING FRANCHISOR, LLC, All Rights Reserved.
- (h) Franchisee will use the M
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bumble Roofing Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have responsibilities regarding the brand's trademarks both during and after the franchise agreement. Specifically, franchisees must maintain the reputation and prestige of the Bumble Roofing marks and copyrighted materials. They are prohibited from actions that could harm the brand's image, value, reputation, or goodwill, or dilute the goodwill associated with the marks. Franchisees must use the marks and copyrighted materials only in approved formats, including advertising, promotional materials, and signage, and must follow Bumble Roofing's instructions regarding their use.
Bumble Roofing franchisees are required to include a copyright notice on all advertising and promotional materials. They must also use the appropriate trademark symbols (®), (™), or (SM) as directed by Bumble Roofing. These requirements ensure consistent brand representation and protect Bumble Roofing's intellectual property.
These obligations are designed to protect the Bumble Roofing brand and ensure its consistent and proper use across all franchise locations. By adhering to these guidelines, franchisees contribute to the overall value and recognition of the Bumble Roofing brand, which benefits all franchisees within the system.