Is the right to use the Chick Fil A trademarks granted by the Franchise Agreement unlimited?

According to Chick Fil A's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the right to use their trademarks is not unlimited. The Franchise Agreement grants franchisees the right to use the "Chick-fil-A" trademark, trade name, and other service marks, trademarks, designs, signs, emblems, insignia, symbols, or slogans associated with Chick-fil-A products. However, this right is specifically limited to the operation of the franchised Chick-fil-A Restaurant business and must comply with the terms outlined in the Franchise Agreement.

This means a franchisee can only use the Chick Fil A trademarks in direct connection with running their franchised restaurant. They cannot use the trademarks for any other business ventures or purposes outside the scope of the Franchise Agreement. This is a common practice in franchising, as franchisors need to protect their brand identity and ensure consistent use of their trademarks across all franchise locations.

Furthermore, upon termination of the Franchise Agreement, the franchisee must immediately cease all use of CFA Properties' trademarks. This underscores the limited nature of the trademark usage rights granted to the franchisee, which are contingent upon the active operation of the franchise under the terms of the agreement. Franchisees should be aware of these limitations and ensure they fully understand the permitted uses of the Chick Fil A trademarks to avoid any potential legal issues.