How must a Petro Stopping Center franchisee identify their center?
Petro_Stopping_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You agree to use the Marks and Copyrights we designate and in the manner we designate as the sole identification of the Petro Center, except that you agree to identify yourself as the independent Owner in the manner we prescribe.
You may not use modifying words, terms, designs or symbols (other than logos we license to you), in connection with the Marks or Copyrights, nor may you use any Mark or Copyright in connection with the performance or sale of any unauthorized services or products or in any modified form or other manner we have not expressly authorized in writing.
No Mark or Copyright may be used in any advertising concerning the transfer, sale or other disposition of the Petro Center or an Ownership Interest in you.
You agree to display the Marks and Copyrights prominently in the manner we prescribe at the Petro Center, on supplies or materials we designate and in connection with forms and advertising and marketing materials.
You agree to give such notices of trade and service mark registrations as we specify and to obtain any fictitious or assumed name registrations required under applicable law.
You must not use the Marks or any part of them as part of your corporate name or the legal name of your Business Entity.
Source: Item 14 — Other investments (FDD pages 131–208)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Petro Stopping Center's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must use the marks and copyrights designated by Petro Stopping Center as the sole identification of the Petro Center. However, franchisees must also identify themselves as the independent owner in a manner prescribed by Petro Stopping Center. Franchisees cannot use modifying words, terms, designs, or symbols (other than logos licensed to them) in connection with the marks or copyrights. Additionally, franchisees cannot use any mark or copyright in connection with unauthorized services or products or in any modified form not expressly authorized in writing by Petro Stopping Center.
Furthermore, the marks and copyrights cannot be used in any advertising concerning the transfer, sale, or other disposition of the Petro Center or an ownership interest in the franchisee's business. Franchisees must display the marks and copyrights prominently at the Petro Center, on designated supplies or materials, and in connection with forms and advertising and marketing materials, as prescribed by Petro Stopping Center. Franchisees must also provide notices of trade and service mark registrations as specified by Petro Stopping Center and obtain any required fictitious or assumed name registrations under applicable law.
Finally, franchisees are prohibited from using the marks or any part of them as part of their corporate name or the legal name of their business entity. These regulations ensure that each Petro Stopping Center location maintains a consistent brand identity while also informing customers of the location's independent ownership.