How long after termination does an All Team franchisee have to provide evidence of compliance with assumed name registration cancellation?
All_Team Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
FRANCHISEE shall cancel any assumed name registration or equivalent registration obtained by FRANCHISEE which contains the Marks and FRANCHISEE shall furnish ATFC with evidence satisfactory to ATFC of compliance with this obligation within 5 days of the termination, expiration or Transfer.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 33–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All Team's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must furnish All Team with evidence of compliance regarding the cancellation of any assumed name registration that contains All Team's marks within 5 days of the termination, expiration, or transfer of the franchise agreement. This obligation ensures that the franchisee ceases using All Team's brand name and trademarks promptly after the franchise relationship ends.
This requirement is important for protecting All Team's brand identity and preventing potential customer confusion. By mandating the cancellation of assumed name registrations, All Team aims to ensure that former franchisees do not continue to operate under a name that implies an affiliation with All Team after the franchise agreement is no longer in effect. The quick turnaround time of 5 days underscores the importance All Team places on this issue.
For a prospective All Team franchisee, this means being prepared to take immediate action to cancel any relevant registrations upon termination, expiration, or transfer. Failing to comply within the specified timeframe could potentially lead to legal or financial repercussions, as All Team would likely take steps to enforce this provision of the franchise agreement. Franchisees should ensure they understand the process for cancelling assumed name registrations in their jurisdiction and be ready to execute it swiftly when necessary.