What is a Dryject franchisee required to do regarding fictitious name registrations?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (b) You shall not use any of the Marks as part of any corporate or trade name, or with any prefix, suffix, or other modifying words, terms, designs, or symbols, or in any modified form, nor may You use any of the Marks in connection with the sale of any unauthorized product or service or in any other manner not expressly authorized in writing by Us. You agree to give such notices of trademark and service mark registrations as We specify and to obtain such fictitious or assumed name registrations as may be required under applicable law or as requested by Us. You shall not use or seek to register any of the Marks in any manner that has not been specified or approved by Us in advance.
- DryJect Franchise Agreement 2025.0430 28 (c) You shall immediately notify Us in writing of any apparent infringement of or challenge to
Source: Item 8 — BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 68–229)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dryject FDD, a franchisee must obtain fictitious or assumed name registrations as required by applicable law or as requested by Dryject. The franchisee is also prohibited from using or seeking to register any of the Dryject marks in any manner that has not been specified or approved by Dryject in advance. These stipulations apply during the term of the agreement and after its termination or expiration.
This means that if local or state laws require a franchisee to register a fictitious name (also known as a DBA or "doing business as" name) for their Dryject business, they must do so. Additionally, Dryject can request that a franchisee obtain such registrations even if not legally required. This gives Dryject control over how its brand is represented and ensures compliance with local regulations.
Upon termination of the franchise agreement, the franchisee must promptly take action to cancel all fictitious or assumed names or equivalent registrations relating to their use of any of the Dryject marks. At Dryject's option, the franchisee may be required to assign these names to Dryject. This ensures that the franchisee no longer uses names associated with the Dryject brand after the agreement ends and allows Dryject to maintain control over its brand identity.
These requirements are typical in franchising, as franchisors need to protect their trademarks and ensure consistent branding across all franchise locations. Franchisees should be aware of these obligations and factor in any associated costs or administrative tasks when considering a Dryject franchise.