Can a Craters & Freighters franchisee register a domain name containing the Marks without approval?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 8.5 Use of Marks on the Internet.
Franchisor retains the sole right to use the Marks and market on the Internet, including all of use website, domain names, URLs, linking, advertising, and co-branding arrangements.
Franchisee may not establish a presence on the Internet except as Franchisor may specify, and only after Franchisee obtains Franchisor's prior written consent.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 49–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Craters & Freighters's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are restricted in their use of the company's marks on the internet. Craters & Freighters retains the sole right to use the marks for internet marketing, including websites, domain names, URLs, linking, advertising, and co-branding.
Specifically, a Craters & Freighters franchisee cannot establish an internet presence without the franchisor's explicit permission. To do so, the franchisee must obtain prior written consent from Craters & Freighters.
This policy ensures that Craters & Freighters maintains control over its brand and online presence, which is typical in franchising. It prevents franchisees from creating websites or domain names that could dilute or misrepresent the brand. For a prospective franchisee, this means they must work closely with Craters & Freighters to develop any online marketing strategies and cannot independently register domain names using the company's marks.