Even without registration, what does Floyds 99 claim copyright ownership of?

According to Floyds 99's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, while they have a copyright registration for their services price list, they also claim copyright ownership of several items even without formal registration. Specifically, Floyds 99 asserts copyright ownership in their Operations Manual, the design of the poster wall in their barbershops, their trade dress, product packaging, and other works.

This means that even though Floyds 99 hasn't registered these specific items with the U.S. Copyright Office, they still consider themselves the legal copyright holder. As a franchisee, you are bound by the terms of the franchise agreement to respect these unregistered copyrights.

It is important to note that while Floyds 99 claims these copyrights, the lack of registration may affect their ability to enforce these rights in certain legal situations. Registration provides certain legal advantages in infringement cases. Prospective franchisees should be aware of these claimed copyrights and ensure they adhere to the brand standards and guidelines to avoid any potential disputes.