How are tradenames stated for Nothing Bundt Cakes?
Nothing_Bundt_Cakes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- D. The System is identified by proprietary trademarks, including "Nothing Bundt Cakes®", our distinctive trade dress and any other trademarks, service marks, logos, and indicia of origin we may now or in the future designate in connection with the System (the "Marks"). The rights to all such Marks as are now, or will hereafter be, designated as part of the System will be owned exclusively by us or our affiliates and will be used by us, our affiliates and System franchisees to identify to the public the source of the products and services marketed thereunder. We may continue to develop, expand, use, control, and add to the Marks and System for the benefit of itself, its affiliates, and its franchisees and licensees in order to identify for the public the source of products and services marketed thereunder and to represent the System's high standards of quality and service.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 93–309)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, the tradenames for Nothing Bundt Cakes are identified by proprietary trademarks, including "Nothing Bundt Cakes®", their distinctive trade dress, and any other trademarks, service marks, logos, and indicia of origin designated in connection with the System. These Marks are owned exclusively by Nothing Bundt Cakes or its affiliates. They are used by Nothing Bundt Cakes, its affiliates, and franchisees to identify the source of the products and services marketed.
Nothing Bundt Cakes retains the right to further develop, expand, use, control, and add to the Marks and System. This benefits Nothing Bundt Cakes, its affiliates, franchisees, and licensees. The purpose is to identify the source of products and services to the public and to represent the System's high standards of quality and service.
Prospective franchisees should understand that the right to use these trademarks and commercial symbols is granted only under a Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise agreement signed directly with Nothing Bundt Cakes. Franchisees must adhere to the terms of the franchise agreement and Nothing Bundt Cakes' standards and specifications to maintain the right to use these trademarks.