Can a Kitchen Solvers franchisee use other trademarks in connection with their business?
Kitchen_Solvers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other similar entity. You must hold yourself out to the public, your customers and your employees as an independent contractor operating the Business pursuant to a license from us.
You must clearly indicate on your business checks, stationery, purchase orders, receipts, and other written materials that you are the owner of your Business and that you are a KITCHEN SOLVERS franchisee. You may use the Trademarks on various materials, such as business cards, stationery, purchase orders and checks, provided you: (i) accurately depict the Trademarks on the materials; (ii) include a statement on the materials, in immediate proximity to the Trademark, indicating that you independently own and operate your Business; and (iii) do not use the Trademarks in connection with any other trademarks, trade names or service marks unless we specifically approve it in writing prior to the use.
- D. Litigation.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Kitchen Solvers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees generally cannot use other trademarks, trade names, or service marks in connection with their Kitchen Solvers business. The FDD states that franchisees may only use the Kitchen Solvers trademarks in accordance with the franchise agreement and the manual.
However, there is a limited exception. Franchisees can use the Kitchen Solvers trademarks on business cards, stationery, purchase orders, and checks, provided they accurately depict the trademarks, include a statement indicating they independently own and operate the business, and do not use the trademarks in connection with any other trademarks, trade names, or service marks unless Kitchen Solvers specifically approves it in writing prior to the use.
This restriction ensures brand consistency and protects Kitchen Solvers's trademarks. It prevents franchisees from creating confusion among customers by associating the Kitchen Solvers brand with other brands without prior authorization. Franchisees must adhere to these guidelines to maintain the integrity of the Kitchen Solvers brand and avoid violating the franchise agreement.