Does Engel & Volkers have the right to grant nonexclusive franchises to use additional trademarks in the future?
Engel_Volkers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The above Trademarks have been licensed to Franchisor. Franchisor may also grant nonexclusive franchises to use additional or different trademarks, service marks and trade dress in the future, which will be included in the definition of "Trademarks".
If for any reason now or hereafter one or more of the Trademarks can no longer be used, or if Franchisor in its sole business judgment determines to modify or discontinue any of the Trademarks, or to adopt and use one or more additional or substitute Trademarks, then
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 88)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Engel & Volkers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Engel & Volkers has the right to grant nonexclusive franchises to use additional trademarks, service marks, and trade dress in the future. These additional marks will be included in the definition of "Trademarks."
Engel & Volkers also retains the right to modify or discontinue any of the Trademarks in its sole business judgment, or to adopt and use one or more additional or substitute Trademarks. If this occurs, franchisees must comply with any directions or instructions to modify or discontinue use of any Trademark and/or adopt and use one or more additional substitute Trademarks.
Engel & Volkers is not obligated to reimburse franchisees for any expenditures made to comply with such instructions, nor will Engel & Volkers be liable for any other expenses, losses, or damages sustained by the franchisee as a result of any Trademark addition, modification, substitution, or discontinuation. Franchisees waive any claim for any such expenses, losses, or damages and agree not to commence or join in any litigation against Engel & Volkers or its affiliates for any of these expenses, losses, or damages.