Upon termination, nonrenewal, or cancellation of the Aplus lease, what condition must the premises be in when surrendered to Sunoco?
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 Aplus's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, upon termination or expiration of the lease, the franchisee must deliver the premises and loaned equipment to Sunoco in the condition in which they are obligated to maintain them under the lease agreement. This means the franchisee is responsible for keeping the location in good repair and condition throughout the term of the agreement, and must return it accordingly.
In addition to the general condition of the premises, the franchisee is also responsible for removing all personal property from the premises at the end of the lease term. Any property left behind ten days after the lease ends or after a request to remove it may be removed, stored, or disposed of by Sunoco without liability. The franchisee will bear the costs incurred by Sunoco for restoring the premises to its original condition and for removing, storing, and disposing of any property left behind.
This requirement is fairly standard in franchise agreements, as it ensures a smooth transition for either a new franchisee or for Sunoco to take over the location. Franchisees should carefully review the maintenance obligations outlined in their lease agreement and Aplus Franchise Agreement to understand the full scope of their responsibilities for maintaining the premises and equipment. Failing to meet these obligations could result in additional costs upon termination or expiration of the lease.