What fees is an Augusta Lawn Care franchisee still liable for after termination?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e specified time, or such longer period as applicable law may require, this Agreement shall terminate without further notice to You effective immediately upon the expiration of the thirty (30) day period or such longer period as applicable law may require.
10.3 Rights and Obligations After Termination or Expiration
Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, the parties will have the following rights and obligations:
(a) Augusta Lawn Care will have no further obligations under this Agreement.
(b) You shall pay Augusta Lawn Care a fee of, at least, Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) to account for our legal and/or administrative costs;
(c) You shall give the final accounting for the Augusta Lawn Care Business, pay Augusta Lawn Care within thirty (30) days after termination all payments due to Augusta Lawn Care, and return the Manual and any other property belonging to Augusta Lawn Care.
(d) You shall immediately and permanently cease to operate the Augusta Lawn Care Business.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 44–184)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Augusta Lawn Care Franchise Disclosure Document, upon termination of the franchise agreement, a franchisee is obligated to fulfill several financial responsibilities. Specifically, the franchisee must pay Augusta Lawn Care a minimum of $5,000 to cover legal and administrative costs associated with the termination. Additionally, the franchisee is required to provide a final accounting of the Augusta Lawn Care business and remit all outstanding payments due to Augusta Lawn Care within 30 days of the termination date.
Beyond these immediate payments, the franchisee remains responsible for any obligations to Augusta Lawn Care that arose prior to the termination date. This means that any unpaid royalties, advertising fees, Command Center fees, or other charges incurred during the operation of the franchise must still be settled. Furthermore, the franchisee is obligated to maintain all records required by Augusta Lawn Care for a period of at least five years after the final payment of any amounts owed, or longer if required by applicable law.
It is important to note that termination does not end obligations that came into existence before termination, and all obligations that, by their terms or reasonable implication, are to be performed after termination, survive the termination. This comprehensive approach ensures that Augusta Lawn Care is protected from potential financial losses due to early termination of the franchise agreement and that franchisees are held accountable for their financial commitments.