Can a Learningrx franchisee use the Marks as part of any entity or business name?
Learningrx Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee must use the Marks as the sole identification of the Business but must also identify itself as the independent owner of the Business in the manner prescribed by Franchisor.
All Marks must be displayed in the manner prescribed by the Franchisor.
Franchisee may not use the Marks, or any words or symbols similar to the Marks, alone or with any prefix, suffix, modifying words, terms, designs, or symbols:
(a) as part of any entity or business name;
(b) in conjunction with any documents, contracts, licenses, permits and other official documents.
Any reference to the Marks in any document must state that Franchisee's use of the Marks is limited by this Agreement;
(c) in any form on the Internet, including, but not limited to, addresses, domain names, links, metatags, locators, and search techniques;
(d) in connection with the performance or sale of any unauthorized services or products; or
(e) in any other manner not expressly authorized by Franchisor.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 54–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Learningrx Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are explicitly restricted from using Learningrx's Marks as part of any entity or business name. The FDD states that franchisees must use the Marks as the sole identification of the business, while also identifying themselves as the independent owner in a manner prescribed by Learningrx.
This restriction extends to using the Marks with any prefix, suffix, modifying words, terms, designs, or symbols. This means a franchisee cannot create a business name like "Learningrx of [City]" or "[Your Name]'s Learningrx Center." The purpose of this restriction is to protect Learningrx's brand identity and ensure consistent representation across all franchise locations.
Furthermore, the agreement specifies that any reference to the Marks in any document must state that the franchisee's use of the Marks is limited by the Franchise Agreement. This reinforces the franchisor's control over the brand and prevents franchisees from implying any broader rights to the Marks than what is explicitly granted in the agreement. This also applies to the internet, where franchisees are restricted from using the Marks in domain names or other online identifiers without express authorization.