Does Degree Wellness have the right to regulate the use of its Marks in electronic media by franchisees?
Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- b. You understand and acknowledge that our right to regulate the use of the Marks includes, without limitation, any use of the Marks in any form of electronic media, such as Websites or web pages, or as a domain name or electronic media identifier.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 66–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Degree Wellness retains the right to regulate how its franchisees use its trademarks, service marks, logos, and other indicia of origin, collectively known as the "Marks," in electronic media. This includes any use of the Marks on websites, web pages, as domain names, or as electronic media identifiers.
This means that as a Degree Wellness franchisee, you must adhere to the franchisor's standards and specifications for using the Marks in any online presence you establish for your franchise. Degree Wellness maintains control over how its brand is represented in the digital space.
Unauthorized use of the Marks, whether during or after the franchise term, constitutes a breach of the franchise agreement and an infringement of Degree Wellness's rights. All goodwill established through the franchisee's use of the Marks accrues to the benefit of Degree Wellness. This ensures that the brand's reputation and value remain under the franchisor's control, even as franchisees contribute to building brand awareness in their local markets.