Can I use any Byrider Mark with modifying words, designs or symbols?
Byrider Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must follow Byrider Franchising Partners' rules when you use its Marks. You cannot use any Mark as part of your corporate or legal business name or with modifying words, designs or symbols (except for those Byrider Franchising Partners licenses to you). You will not be permitted to use any Mark in performing any unauthorized services, in selling any unauthorized products or in any other manner Byrider Franchising Partners has not expressly authorized in writing.
Source: Item 13 — Trademarks (FDD pages 51–54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Byrider's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are not allowed to use Byrider's trademarks with any modifications unless explicitly licensed to do so. This includes using the marks as part of the franchisee's corporate or legal business name, or with any modifying words, designs, or symbols. Franchisees are also prohibited from using the trademarks in connection with any unauthorized services or products, or in any manner not expressly authorized in writing by Byrider.
This restriction is typical in franchising, as franchisors like Byrider need to protect the consistency and integrity of their brand. Unauthorized alterations could dilute the brand's value or create confusion among customers. Byrider maintains control over its brand by requiring franchisees to adhere to strict guidelines for trademark usage.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review Item 13 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, which covers trademarks, to fully understand the scope of permitted trademark usage and the potential consequences of unauthorized use. Franchisees must also obtain approval from Byrider for any websites or internet references related to the Byrider franchise and include a banner link to Byrider's corporate homepage.