What obligation does the franchisee have regarding the use of the System and Marks for a Learningrx Satellite Location?
Learningrx Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Grant of License. So long as the Franchise Agreement between Franchisor and Franchisee remains in good standing, Franchisor grants to Franchisee and Franchisee accepts from Franchisor, a non-exclusive right and obligation to use the System and Marks to open and operate one Satellite Location, in accordance with the terms of the Franchise Agreement. The Satellite Location must comply with all specifications set forth in Franchisor's current Operations Manual.
Franchisee must also follow the copyright guidelines as specified by Franchisor in the Operations Manual.
- 6.4 Limitations on Franchisee's Use of the Marks.
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.
Franchisor retains the sole right to market on the Internet and use the Marks on the Internet, including all use of websites, social networking sites, domain names, URL's, directory addresses, metatags, linking, advertising, and co-branding and other arrangements.
Franchisee may not independently market on the Internet, or use any domain name, social networking site, address, locator, link, metatag, or search technique, with words or symbols similar to the Marks or otherwise establish any presence on the Internet without Franchisor's prior written approval.
Franchisee will provide Franchisor with content for Franchisor's Internet marketing, and will sign Internet and intranet usage agreements, if any.
Franchisor retains the right to approve any linking or other use of its website;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 54–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Learningrx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is granted a non-exclusive right and obligation to use the Learningrx System and Marks to operate a Satellite Location, provided the Franchise Agreement remains in good standing. The Satellite Location must adhere to the specifications outlined in Learningrx's current Operations Manual.
The Learningrx 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 Learningrx. All Marks must be displayed as prescribed by Learningrx. The franchisee is restricted from using the Marks, or similar words/symbols, as part of any entity/business name, in conjunction with official documents without stating that the use is limited by the agreement, on the internet (including domain names), for unauthorized services/products, or in any manner not expressly authorized by Learningrx.
Learningrx retains the sole right to market on the Internet and use the Marks on the Internet, including all use of websites, social networking sites, domain names, URL's, directory addresses, metatags, linking, advertising, and co-branding and other arrangements. The franchisee may not independently market on the Internet, or use any domain name, social networking site, address, locator, link, metatag, or search technique, with words or symbols similar to the Marks or otherwise establish any presence on the Internet without Learningrx's prior written approval. Franchisee will provide Learningrx with content for Franchisor's Internet marketing, and will sign Internet and intranet usage agreements, if any. Learningrx retains the right to approve any linking or other use of its website.