What is the Face Foundrie franchisee's obligation when additions, deletions, or changes are made to copyrighted items?
Face_Foundrie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We will have the right at any time, on notice to you, to make additions to, deletions from, and changes in any item in which we claim common law copyright or registered copyright protection including the Operations Manual. You must adopt and use all additions, deletions, and changes as we direct, at your expense. At the end of the term of the Franchise Agreement, you must also deliver to us all of our confidential information and Operations Manuals in your possession.
Source: Item 14 — PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION (FDD pages 48–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Face Foundrie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Face Foundrie has the right to modify copyrighted materials, including the operations manual, at any time with notice to the franchisee. The franchisee is then obligated to adopt and use these changes as directed by Face Foundrie, and the franchisee bears the expense of implementing these changes. At the end of the franchise agreement term, the franchisee must return all confidential information and operations manuals to Face Foundrie.
This means that Face Foundrie franchisees must stay updated with any changes Face Foundrie makes to its copyrighted materials and integrate those changes into their business operations promptly. This includes updates to the operations manual, advertising materials, or any other materials protected by copyright. The franchisee is responsible for any costs associated with implementing these changes, such as reprinting menus or retraining staff.
This requirement is fairly standard in franchising, as franchisors need to maintain consistency and quality across all franchise locations. The franchisee's compliance ensures that the Face Foundrie brand remains uniform and up-to-date. The franchisee should factor in potential costs for updates and changes when assessing the overall investment and operational expenses of the franchise. Franchisees should also be aware that they cannot continue using the copyrighted materials after the franchise agreement ends and must return all confidential information to Face Foundrie.