What must an Azal Coffee franchisee do with the premises if they remain in possession of the Franchise Location after termination?

According to Azal Coffee's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee remains in possession of the franchise location after the franchise agreement terminates, they must alter the premises to distinguish it from the appearance of an Azal Coffee store.

In addition to altering the premises, the franchisee must also discontinue using Azal Coffee's intellectual property, confidential information, and the franchise system. This includes refraining from using trademarks, names, and logos that are similar to Azal Coffee's marks or trade dress. The franchisee is responsible for the costs associated with removing signs and other identifying materials and shipping them to Azal Coffee.

These requirements ensure that the public is not confused into thinking the location is still an authorized Azal Coffee franchise and protects Azal Coffee's brand and intellectual property after a franchise agreement ends. It is a fairly standard practice in franchising to ensure brand consistency and prevent consumer confusion.