After termination of the Augusta Lawn Care franchise agreement, does Augusta Lawn Care have any further obligations to the franchisee?

According to the 2025 Augusta Lawn Care Franchise Disclosure Document, Augusta Lawn Care has very limited obligations to the franchisee after the termination of the franchise agreement. Specifically, Augusta Lawn Care states that it "will have no further obligations under this Agreement." This means that after the agreement ends, Augusta Lawn Care is not required to provide any further support, services, or assistance to the franchisee.

However, it is important to note that this provision does not release Augusta Lawn Care from obligations that came into existence before the termination. The franchise agreement states that "Termination of this Agreement will not end any obligation of either party that has come into existence before termination." This clause ensures that any outstanding debts, duties, or responsibilities that either party owed to the other prior to the termination date remain in effect and must be fulfilled.

In practical terms, this means that if Augusta Lawn Care owed the franchisee money or services before the termination, they are still obligated to provide them. Conversely, the franchisee also has ongoing responsibilities after termination, such as paying outstanding fees and adhering to post-termination restrictive covenants. Franchisees should carefully review the franchise agreement to understand all of their obligations, both during and after the franchise term.