Legal analysis: You can join the company with or without a trademark, and the trademark infringement involved later can be exempted after you have a trademark.

Legal basis: Regulations on the Administration of Commercial Franchising

Article 7 A franchisor shall have a mature business model and the ability to continuously provide business guidance, technical support and business training for the franchisee. Franchisors engaged in franchising activities shall have at least two direct stores and have been operating for more than one year.

article 8 a franchisor shall, within 15 days from the date of concluding a franchise contract for the first time, file with the competent commercial department in accordance with the provisions of these regulations. Engaged in franchise activities within the scope of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government, it shall be filed with the competent commercial departments of the local people's governments of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government; Those who engage in franchising activities across provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government shall file with the competent department of commerce of the State Council. The franchisor shall submit the following documents and materials when filing with the competent commercial department:

(1) a copy of the business license or the enterprise registration (registration) certificate;

(2) sample franchise contract;

(3) Franchise operation manual;

(4) market plan;

(5) a written commitment and relevant certification materials showing that it complies with the provisions of Article 7 of these Regulations;

(6) other documents and materials as stipulated by the competent department of commerce of the State Council.

if the franchised products or services should be approved before they can be operated according to law, the franchisor shall also submit relevant approval documents.