Under what conditions can I use Face Foundrie trademarks as part of a domain name?
Face_Foundrie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must follow the Franchise Agreement, the Operations Manual and our specifications and directives when you use the Marks. The Marks are the only marks you may use to identify the Facial Bar. You may not use any Marks as part of any corporate or trade name or as part of any domain name or electronic address you maintain on the Internet, the worldwide web, or any other similar proprietary or common carrier electronic delivery system unless we expressly authorize you to do so in writing. You may not use the Marks in connection with the sale of an unauthorized product or service or in a manner not authorized in writing by us. Your use of the Marks and any goodwill is to our exclusive benefit and you retain no rights in the Marks other than a license to use the Marks during the term of the Franchise Agreement. You are not permitted to make any changes of any kind in or to the use of the Marks unless we permit.
Source: Item 13 — TRADEMARKS (FDD pages 46–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Face Foundrie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are generally prohibited from using Face Foundrie's trademarks as part of any domain name or electronic address. This restriction extends to any online presence, including the Internet and the worldwide web.
The only way a franchisee can use Face Foundrie's trademarks in a domain name is if they receive express written authorization from Face Foundrie. This requirement underscores Face Foundrie's control over its brand identity and online presence. Without this explicit written permission, franchisees must not incorporate any of Face Foundrie's trademarks into their domain names or electronic addresses.
This policy is fairly standard in franchising, as franchisors typically want to maintain tight control over their brand and how it is represented online. By requiring written authorization, Face Foundrie ensures that all domain names and online presences associated with the brand meet their standards and protect the brand's reputation. A prospective franchisee should discuss specific domain name options with Face Foundrie during their due diligence to understand what might be approved.