Is a Ledgers franchisee required to use the Ledgers trademarks and service marks?
Ledgers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We allow and require you to use our trademarks and service marks ("Marks") to hold out your Franchise Business to the public. You will use only our Marks as we develop them for this purpose. Use of our Marks must be in accordance with our Manual.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Ledgers Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to use the company's trademarks and service marks. Ledgers grants franchisees the right to operate a business using their system and marks to deliver services within a defined territory.
The FDD specifies that Ledgers allows and requires franchisees to use their trademarks and service marks to represent their franchise business to the public. Franchisees are obligated to use only the marks as developed by Ledgers and in accordance with the operations manual. Ledgers retains the right to update or change their marks, and franchisees are responsible for updating their supplies to reflect these changes at their own expense.
Franchisees must avoid using any marks that could be confused with Ledgers' marks. They are also required to promptly notify Ledgers of any claims against them for alleged infringement or unfair competition related to the marks. Ledgers maintains the sole right to control any legal proceedings involving a trademark licensed to the franchisee. These stipulations are typical in franchising, as consistent brand representation is crucial for maintaining uniformity and customer recognition across all franchise locations.