Which article relating to confidentiality survives the termination of the Azal Coffee Franchise Agreement?

According to Azal Coffee's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Article 16 outlines the obligations of the franchisee upon the expiration or termination of the franchise agreement. Specifically, it states that the franchisee's rights to use Azal Coffee's intellectual property and franchise systems cease immediately upon termination or expiration.

This includes discontinuing the use of confidential information, intellectual property, and the franchise system. The franchisee must also cease all advertising and remove any materials that indicate they are or were an Azal Coffee franchisee. Furthermore, the franchisee is required to return all copies of the Brand Standards Manual and any other proprietary business information provided by Azal Coffee.

In addition to these restrictions, the franchisee must also cease using all telephone and fax numbers, email addresses, website addresses, domain names, and other electronic media associated with the franchise business. In some cases, Azal Coffee may request the assignment of these telephone numbers and electronic media to them. These obligations ensure that upon termination or expiration, the franchisee no longer represents or utilizes Azal Coffee's proprietary information and systems, protecting the brand's integrity and competitive advantage.