If Moes Southwest Grill specifies other Proprietary Marks that I may use, how will they communicate this to me?
Moes_Southwest_Grill Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Other Proprietary Marks have been, or may be, applied for or registered with the USPTO. The provisions of the Franchise Agreement apply to any and all other trademarks, service marks, and trade dress authorized and licensed for use by us to you during the term of the Franchise Agreement. We may specify the other Proprietary Marks that you may use, if any, in writing from time to time. You must comply with the proper use and marking of the Proprietary Marks as we indicate in the Manuals or otherwise. We update the Manuals periodically, and add or delete Proprietary Marks on a continuing basis.
Source: Item 13 — Trademarks (FDD pages 72–73)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Moes Southwest Grill Franchise Disclosure Document, Moes Southwest Grill may specify additional Proprietary Marks that franchisees are permitted to use. These specifications, if any, will be communicated in writing. Moes Southwest Grill may also indicate proper usage and marking of these Proprietary Marks in their Manuals or through other means.
The Manuals are updated periodically, and Moes Southwest Grill may add or delete Proprietary Marks on a continuing basis. This means that the specific marks a franchisee is authorized to use can change over time, and it is the franchisee's responsibility to stay informed of these changes through updates to the Manuals or other written communications from Moes Southwest Grill.
It is important for prospective franchisees to understand that they must comply with Moes Southwest Grill's instructions regarding the use of Proprietary Marks, including any modifications or discontinuations of use. Franchisees are not liable for expenses resulting from these changes. This highlights the importance of maintaining open communication with Moes Southwest Grill and staying current with any updates to the Manuals or other written directives concerning Proprietary Marks.