From whom does Chatime have a license to use and sublicense the Trademarks?
Chatime Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We have a license from La Kaffa to use and to sublicense the use of the Trademarks in the
continental United States, Hawaii and Guam. This license is set forth in a certain Trademark License Agreement dated September 23, 2022, between La Kaffa and our parent company Chatime Global (including its subsidiaries). It has a term of thirty years and a renewal term of an additional ten years unless terminated earlier by us upon 90 days' notice to La Kaffa. It grants us the right to freely use and display the Trademarks in connection with the operation of our business in the continental United States, Hawaii and Guam. The license may not be assigned by us. All rights in and goodwill from the use of the Trademarks accrue to us and our affiliates. There are no other agreements that significantly limit our right to use or license the use of the Trademarks.
Source: Item 13 — Trademarks (FDD pages 38–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chatime's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Chatime has a license from La Kaffa to use and sublicense the Trademarks in the continental United States, Hawaii, and Guam. This license is based on a Trademark License Agreement dated September 23, 2022, between La Kaffa and Chatime Global, the parent company of Chatime, including its subsidiaries.
The license agreement has a term of thirty years with a renewal option for an additional ten years. However, Chatime can terminate the agreement earlier by providing 90 days' notice to La Kaffa. The agreement grants Chatime the right to freely use and display the Trademarks in connection with its business operations in the continental United States, Hawaii, and Guam.
It is important to note that Chatime cannot assign the license to another party. All rights and goodwill associated with the use of the Trademarks accrue to Chatime and its affiliates. The FDD states that there are no other agreements that significantly limit Chatime's right to use or license the Trademarks.