What is the purpose of Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt removing inventory samples from the premises?
Bananas_Smoothies_Frozen_Yogurt Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
On the expiration or termination of either the Lease or the Franchise Agreement, Landlord will allow Everything Yogurt Brands, LLC to enter the Premises, without being guilty of trespass and without incurring any liability to Landlord, (a) to remove all signs, advertising, logos, and other items identifying the Premises as a Franchised Restaurant and (b) to make any other modifications as are reasonable necessary: (i) to protect Everything Yogurt Brands, LLC's proprietary marks and the Everything Yogurt Brands, LLC system and (ii) to distinguish the Premises from a Franchised Restaurant. The obligations of Landlord under this Section 6 are conditioned on (1) Everything Yogurt Brands, LLC's giving Landlord prior notice of the modification to be made and the items removed
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 58–231)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt, under the terms of the lease agreement, retains the right to enter the premises following the expiration or termination of either the lease or the franchise agreement. This access allows them to remove any signs, advertising, logos, and other items that identify the location as a franchised restaurant.
The primary purpose of this action is to protect Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt's proprietary marks and overall system. By removing these identifying elements, the company ensures that the location cannot continue to operate as a Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt restaurant after the agreement ends, thus preventing potential misuse or misrepresentation of the brand.
Additionally, Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt is permitted to make any other modifications that are reasonably necessary to distinguish the premises from a franchised restaurant. However, the franchisor must provide prior notice to the landlord regarding the modifications and items to be removed and is responsible for repairing any damage caused during the removal and modification process.