factual

What happens to advertising and promotional materials containing Intellectual Property after an Azal Coffee franchise is terminated?

Azal_Coffee Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

If this Agreement expires or terminates for any reason (including termination on a transfer), your rights to use the Intellectual Property and the Franchise Systems and all other rights associated with being an authorized Azal Coffee franchisee will cease and you must do the following:

  • (a) You must immediately and permanently discontinue the use of the Intellectual Property, the Confidential Information, the Franchise Systems, and any trademarks, names, and logos confusingly similar to the Marks or Trade Dress, and any other materials that may, in any way, indicate that you are or were an Azal Coffee franchisee, or in any way associated with us.
  • (b) You must immediately discontinue all advertising placed or ordered. You must remove and deliver to us all sign faces, advertising and promotional material, letterhead, forms, and any other items containing the Intellectual Property or the Confidential Information. You are responsible for the cost of sign and other identification removal and the cost of shipping signs and other materials to us. If you remain in possession of the Franchise Location, you must alter the premises to distinguish the premises from the appearance of a Store.
  • (c) You must cease using the Brand Standards Manual, the Confidential Information, and all other proprietary business information provided by us and must return to us all copies of the Brand Standards Manual, the Confidential Information, and other bulletins or other materials received from us containing information about the Intellectual Property and Stores.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 51)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Azal Coffee's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if the Franchise Agreement expires or terminates for any reason, the franchisee's right to use Azal Coffee's Intellectual Property ceases. The franchisee must immediately discontinue all advertising placed or ordered.

The franchisee is required to remove and deliver to Azal Coffee all sign faces, advertising and promotional material, letterhead, forms, and any other items containing the Intellectual Property or Confidential Information. The franchisee is responsible for the cost of sign and other identification removal and the cost of shipping signs and other materials to Azal Coffee.

Furthermore, if the franchisee remains in possession of the franchise location, they must alter the premises to distinguish it from the appearance of an Azal Coffee store. The franchisee must also cease using the Brand Standards Manual, Confidential Information, and all other proprietary business information provided by Azal Coffee, and return all copies of these materials.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.