Does Crave have an ownership interest in any pending or registered patents that are material to the franchise?

According to Crave's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Crave does not have an ownership interest in any pending or registered patents or copyrights that are material to the franchise.

This means that as a Crave franchisee, you are not relying on any specific patented or copyrighted technology or product that Crave owns. The absence of patents and copyrights could imply that the core concepts of the Crave franchise are not protected by intellectual property rights, which could potentially allow competitors to imitate the business model.

However, Crave does maintain strict control over its brand and system standards. Franchisees must operate according to the detailed standards in the Confidential Operations Manual, which Crave can revise at any time. Franchisees are also prohibited from using the Proprietary Marks without prior written approval and must adhere to Crave's guidelines for social media and website management. This control helps Crave maintain uniformity and protect its brand identity across all franchise locations.