If I don't disconnect telephone numbers for Augusta Lawn Care after termination, can Augusta Lawn Care do it for me?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (e) You shall promptly sign any documents and take any steps that, in the judgment of Augusta Lawn Care, are necessary to delete Your listings from classified telephone directories, disconnect, or, at Augusta Lawn Care's option, assign the Augusta Lawn Care all telephone numbers that have been used in the Augusta Lawn Care Business, and terminate all other references that indicate You are or ever were affiliated with Augusta Lawn Care or an Augusta Lawn Care Business.
By signing this Agreement, You irrevocably appoint Augusta Lawn Care as Your attorney-infact to take the actions described in this paragraph if You do not do so Yourself within seven (7) days after termination of this Agreement.
You further irrevocably assign Your telephone numbers listed on Exhibit A, or hereinafter acquired for the operation of Your Augusta Lawn Care Business, to Augusta Lawn Care.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 44–184)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, if an Augusta Lawn Care franchisee fails to take necessary actions regarding telephone numbers after termination, Augusta Lawn Care has the authority to act on their behalf. Specifically, the franchisee must promptly sign documents and take steps to delete listings from telephone directories, disconnect numbers, or assign the numbers to Augusta Lawn Care. These actions must be completed within seven days of the agreement's termination.
To ensure compliance, the franchise agreement includes a clause that irrevocably appoints Augusta Lawn Care as the franchisee's attorney-in-fact. This appointment allows Augusta Lawn Care to take these actions if the franchisee does not do so within the specified timeframe. Furthermore, the franchisee irrevocably assigns all telephone numbers used for the Augusta Lawn Care business to Augusta Lawn Care.
This provision protects Augusta Lawn Care's brand identity and ensures a smooth transition after a franchise agreement ends. By retaining control over telephone numbers and listings, Augusta Lawn Care can prevent confusion among customers and maintain the integrity of its business operations. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as franchisors typically want to maintain control over their brand and customer communications.