Can Eos Worldwide restrict my use of websites, the Internet, or email in connection with my Eos Worldwide franchise?
Eos_Worldwide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
n attending. We reserve the right to hold the EOS Conference virtually, if we do, you will be responsible for charges you incur in attending virtually.
Websites
You will not have any right to update, upgrade, amend or host the Website. We may (but we are not required to) include at the Website interior pages (sometimes referred to as microsites) containing information about you and your Franchised Business and if we do, you may, however, revise certain designated sections on the microsite for you or your Franchised Business, but the framework will be set by us. You may suggest changes to the microsite with items of news and events and related content. The Website will contain information about the EOS Franchise System. The Website may also contain other information we deem appropriate and all changes, deletions and additions are at our sole discretion. We may restrict, limit, control or designate your use of websites, the Internet, intranets, worldwide web home pages or e-mail, and require you to participate in a centralized website. Neither you, nor any of your employees, are permitted to use an e-mail address that is not associated with our Website in connection with the operation of your Franchised Business. (Sections 7.2 and 8.2 Franchise Agreement). You may not establish any separate website, blog, other World Wide Web or Internet-based presence which uses or displays any of our Intellectual Property without our prior consent. (Section 8.2(a) Franchise Agreement). Any other blog, account on a Social Media Platform, e-mail distribution list, or other World Wide Web or Internet-based presence which uses or displays any of our Intellectual Property must be conducted in accordance with our Brand Guidelines and other Franchise System Standards. Except as we may authorize in writing in advance, you cannot: (i) link or frame our Website, (ii) conduct any business or offer to sell or advertise any Services on the worldwide web, or (iii) create or register any Internet domain name in connection with your Franchised Business.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 32–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, Eos Worldwide has the right to restrict, limit, control, or designate a franchisee's use of websites, the Internet, intranets, worldwide web home pages, or e-mail. Eos Worldwide can also require franchisees to participate in a centralized website. Franchisees are not allowed to use an email address that is not associated with Eos Worldwide's website for operating their franchise.
Without prior consent from Eos Worldwide, franchisees cannot establish any separate website, blog, or internet presence that uses or displays Eos Worldwide's intellectual property. Any online presence that does use Eos Worldwide's intellectual property must adhere to the brand guidelines and franchise system standards.
Unless authorized in writing, franchisees are prohibited from linking or framing Eos Worldwide's website, conducting business or offering services on the web, or creating/registering any internet domain name related to their franchise. These restrictions give Eos Worldwide significant control over the franchisee's online activities and branding, ensuring consistency across the franchise system.