As a Degree Wellness franchisee, am I required to obtain any fictitious or assumed name registrations?
Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 16.2 Marks. Use of the Marks and Copyrightable Works after the termination or expiration of the Studio Franchise will constitute the unlawful use of our intellectual property rights, which include trademarks and service marks. You agree that after the termination or expiration of the Franchise you will:
- e. take any action that may be required to cancel all fictitious or assumed name or equivalent registrations relating to your use of any Mark.
You irrevocably appoint Degree Wellness your attorney-in-fact to take the actions described in this paragraph if you do not do so yourself within 10 days after termination of this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 66–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement, franchisees are required to take actions to cancel all fictitious or assumed name or equivalent registrations relating to the use of any mark associated with Degree Wellness. Specifically, the franchisee must take any action that may be required to cancel all fictitious or assumed name or equivalent registrations relating to their use of any mark.
If the franchisee fails to take these actions within 10 days after the termination of the agreement, Degree Wellness is irrevocably appointed as the attorney-in-fact to take the necessary actions. This means Degree Wellness has the legal authority to act on behalf of the franchisee to ensure compliance with the cancellation of fictitious or assumed name registrations.
This requirement ensures that after the franchise agreement ends, the franchisee no longer uses the Degree Wellness brand name or any similar names that could create confusion. It protects Degree Wellness's brand identity and prevents unauthorized use of its trademarks by former franchisees.