What is the Aplus franchisee's obligation regarding the condition of the premises at the end of the lease?
Aplus Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
(G) Upon termination or expiration of this Lease, you shall deliver the Premises and Loaned Equipment to Sunoco in the condition in which you are obligated to maintain them hereunder.
- (C) Subject to Sunoco's rights set forth in Section 2.21 (A) and (B) of this Lease, you shall remove all of your personal property from the Premises at the end of this Lease.
Any property left or found upon Premises ten (10) days after the end of this Lease or the date you have been requested to remove same may be removed, stored, or disposed of by Sunoco without liability to you for the value, loss, or damage thereto occasioned by such removal, storage, or disposition.
Costs incurred by Sunoco for restoration of the Premises to original condition, and for removal, storage, and disposition of your property left or found on the Premises, shall be borne by you and paid to Sunoco.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 68–302)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Aplus Franchise Disclosure Document, upon termination or expiration of the lease, the franchisee is obligated to deliver the premises and any loaned equipment to Sunoco in the condition in which they are obligated to maintain them during the lease term. This means the franchisee must ensure the location is properly maintained up to the point of lease termination.
Additionally, the franchisee is responsible for removing all personal property from the premises at the end of the lease, subject to Sunoco's rights. If any property is left on the premises for more than ten days after the lease ends or after a request to remove it, Sunoco may remove, store, or dispose of the property without any liability to the franchisee for any loss or damage.
The franchisee is also responsible for covering any costs incurred by Sunoco to restore the premises to its original condition and for the removal, storage, and disposal of any property left behind. This could potentially involve significant expenses for the franchisee if the premises are not left in good order and all personal property is not promptly removed.