Under what conditions can Crawlspace Medic substitute different Marks for use in identifying the System?
Crawlspace_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Franchisor reserves the right to substitute different Marks for use in identifying the System and the Franchised Business, if it in its sole discretion, determines that substitution of different Marks will be beneficial to the System.
Franchisor will not be liable to Franchisee for any expenses, losses or damages sustained by Franchisee as a result of any additions, modifications, substitutions or discontinuation of the Marks.
Franchisee covenants not to commence or join in any litigation or other proceeding against Franchisor for any of these expenses, losses or damages.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 42)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Crawlspace Medic's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Crawlspace Medic reserves the right to substitute different Marks for use in identifying the System and the Franchised Business. This substitution can occur if Crawlspace Medic, in its sole discretion, determines that it will be beneficial to the System.
This means that Crawlspace Medic has the authority to change the trademarks, service marks, or other identifying symbols associated with the franchise. This decision is based solely on what Crawlspace Medic believes will improve the overall franchise system.
However, Crawlspace Medic will not be liable to the franchisee for any expenses, losses, or damages sustained as a result of any additions, modifications, substitutions, or discontinuation of the Marks. The franchisee also agrees not to commence or join in any litigation against Crawlspace Medic for any of these expenses, losses, or damages.