What is the registration number for the 'Central Avenue' trademark used by Chick Fil A?
Chick_Fil_A Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
al symbols presently registered on the Principal Register of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and has licensed these trademarks to Chick-fil-A for sublicense to others to use.
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Source: Item 13 — Trademarks (FDD pages 60–64)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chick Fil A's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the trademark 'Central Avenue' has a registration number of 7,626,296. The registration date for this trademark is listed as December 24, 2024. This information is part of a larger list of trademarks, service marks, trade names, and logos owned by CFA Properties, Inc., an affiliate of Chick Fil A, which are licensed to Chick Fil A for use in its restaurant operations.
It's important for a prospective Chick Fil A franchisee to understand the breadth of intellectual property that the company owns and protects. The list includes various logos, slogans, and brand names, each with its own registration or application number and date. This demonstrates Chick Fil A's commitment to safeguarding its brand identity and preventing unauthorized use of its trademarks.
As a franchisee, you are granted the right to use these trademarks strictly within the operation of your franchised Chick Fil A Restaurant, and this use must comply with the Franchise Agreement. You are also obligated to notify Chick Fil A immediately if you become aware of any potential infringement of these trademarks. While Chick Fil A has the right to protect these trademarks, the Franchise Agreement does not require them to take action upon notification of infringement, nor are they obligated to cover any damages or costs you might incur in defending the trademarks.