Does the Craters & Freighters franchise agreement allow the franchisee to use the marks in signing contracts?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
rivilege during this Agreement to display and use the Marks according to the standards and specifications established by Franchisor in this Agreement and the Operations Manuals.
- 8.2 Permitted Use. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisee's use of the Marks applies only in connection with the operation of the Franchised Business, and includes only such Marks as are now designated, or which may hereafter be designated in the Operations Manuals or otherwise in writing as part of the System (which might or might not be all of the Marks pertaining to the System owned by Franchisor), and does not include any other mark, name, or indicia of origin of Franchisor now existing or which may hereafter be adopted or acquired by Franchisor.
- 8.3 No Contest.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 49–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Craters & Freighters Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are permitted to use Craters & Freighters' marks only in connection with operating their franchised business. This use includes only the marks designated in the Operations Manuals or in writing as part of the Craters & Freighters system.
The agreement specifies that franchisees do not gain any ownership or rights to the marks, only a privilege to use and display them according to Craters & Freighters' standards. Franchisees must identify themselves as "Craters & Freighters" or "Craters & Freighters of {location}" when communicating with the public.
While the FDD excerpts detail permitted uses of the marks in business operations and public communication, it does not explicitly address whether franchisees can use the marks when signing contracts. A prospective franchisee should clarify with Craters & Freighters whether the permitted use of the marks extends to contractual agreements.