What protection does Cinnaholic provide to franchisees in Minnesota regarding the use of trademarks, service marks, trade names, logotypes, or other commercial symbols?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Minnesota considers it unfair to not protect the franchisee's right to use the trademarks.
Refer to Minnesota Statute 80C.12 Subd. 1(G).
The franchisor will protect the franchisee's rights to use the trademarks, service marks, trade names, logotypes, or other commercial symbols or indemnify the franchisee from any loss, costs, or expenses arising out of any claim, suit, or demand regarding the use of the name.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 27–35)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cinnaholic Franchise Disclosure Document, Minnesota law considers it unfair for Cinnaholic not to protect a franchisee's right to use trademarks. Cinnaholic will protect the franchisee's rights to use trademarks, service marks, trade names, logotypes, and other commercial symbols.
Specifically, Cinnaholic will indemnify the franchisee from any loss, costs, or expenses arising out of any claim, suit, or demand regarding the use of the name. This means that if a third party sues a Cinnaholic franchisee in Minnesota over the use of a trademark or logo, Cinnaholic will cover the franchisee's losses, costs, and expenses related to the lawsuit.
This protection is significant for prospective franchisees as it reduces the risk of financial losses due to intellectual property disputes. Franchisees should confirm with Cinnaholic that this protection extends to all aspects of their business operations and marketing materials.