What authority does each Principal grant to Caring Transitions regarding trade name registrations?
Caring_Transitions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Each Principal further grants Franchisor full power and authority to cancel, revoke and remove any trade name, assumed name, fictitious name, business name, trademark or equivalent registration filed in the name of the Principal with the Secretary of State, Attorney General, Department of Commerce, or other agency or office of any state, or filed with the clerk or recorder of any county of any state, if the registration includes the names CARING TRANSITIONS or any of Franchisor's other Marks, and to execute and deliver on the Principal's behalf any cancellation, termination or modification request and all other documentation required by any such state or county office or any other party.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 49–202)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Caring Transitions Franchise Disclosure Document, each Principal grants Caring Transitions the authority to manage trade name registrations. Specifically, Caring Transitions has the power to cancel, revoke, and remove any trade name, assumed name, fictitious name, business name, trademark, or equivalent registration filed in the Principal's name. This applies if the registration includes the names CARING TRANSITIONS or any of Caring Transitions' other Marks.
This authority extends to filings with the Secretary of State, Attorney General, Department of Commerce, or other agency or office of any state, as well as filings with the clerk or recorder of any county of any state. Caring Transitions is also authorized to execute and deliver any cancellation, termination, or modification request and all other documentation required by any such state or county office or any other party on behalf of the Principal.
This provision ensures that Caring Transitions maintains control over its brand and trademarks, preventing unauthorized use or registration of similar names by franchisees or related parties. It streamlines the process for managing and protecting the Caring Transitions brand identity across various jurisdictions.
Prospective franchisees should understand that this grant of authority is part of the agreement and allows Caring Transitions to act on their behalf in matters related to trade name registrations. This helps maintain brand consistency and protect the overall value of the Caring Transitions brand.