Is a Crave franchisee allowed to contest the validity of Crave's interest in the Marks?

Based on the 2025 FDD, the document does not explicitly state whether a Crave franchisee is allowed to contest the validity of Crave's interest in the Marks. However, the FDD does state that the franchisee must comply with Crave's instructions to protect the Marks.

Paragraph 9.3.4 states that the franchisee must comply with Crave's instructions in filing and maintaining the requisite trade name or fictitious name registrations and shall execute any documents deemed necessary by Crave or its counsel to obtain protection of the Marks or to maintain their continued validity and enforceability. This suggests that franchisees are expected to cooperate in protecting the Marks rather than contesting their validity.

While the FDD does not directly address the franchisee's ability to contest the validity of Crave's interest in the Marks, prospective franchisees should seek clarification from the franchisor regarding their rights and obligations related to the Marks. It would be prudent to discuss this matter with the franchisor and potentially seek legal counsel to fully understand the implications.