On what date was the 'Cinnaholic' mark registered according to the FDD?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Mark | Registration No. | Registration Date | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnaholic | 5323539 | 10/31/2017 | Cinnaholic |
| Franchising, | |||
| LLC | |||
| 6567228 | 11/23/2021 | Cinnaholic | |
| Franchising, | |||
| LLC | |||
| 6567223 | 11/23/2021 | Cinnaholic | |
| Franchising, | |||
| LLC |
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 37–39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Cinnaholic' mark has multiple registrations. The trademark 'Cinnaholic' with registration number 5323539 was registered on October 31, 2017. Additionally, the mark was registered under registration number 6567228 and 6567223 on November 23, 2021. The owner for all these registrations is listed as Cinnaholic Franchising, LLC.
These registrations on the Principal Register of the United States Patent and Trademark Office grant Cinnaholic the legal right to use and protect its brand name. Cinnaholic also states their intention to file affidavits of use, affidavits of incontestability, and renewals, when due, for the marks. As a franchisee, you are granted the non-exclusive right to operate your bakery under the 'Cinnaholic' name and use other authorized marks.
It is important for a prospective franchisee to understand the implications of these trademark registrations. Cinnaholic is responsible for taking action against any unauthorized use of the mark. Franchisees must use the mark according to the Franchise Agreement, Operations Manual, and Cinnaholic's specifications. The franchisee's use of the mark and any associated goodwill benefit Cinnaholic exclusively, and the franchisee only retains a license to use the mark during the term of the Franchise Agreement. Franchisees must notify Cinnaholic immediately if they learn of any infringement or challenges to the use of the mark.