What must a Bens Soft Pretzels franchisee cease upon termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement?

According to the 2025 Bens Soft Pretzels Franchise Disclosure Document, if the franchise agreement is terminated, the franchisee must discontinue using the Mobile Store at the Authorized Location. They must also remove all Marks from the Mobile Store. Finally, the franchisee must take all necessary steps to comply with the applicable post-term obligations of the Franchise Agreement that are applicable to the Mobile Store.

This means that upon termination, a franchisee can no longer operate their Bens Soft Pretzels mobile store. They are obligated to remove all branding and trademarks associated with Bens Soft Pretzels from the mobile store to ensure it no longer appears to be an active part of the Bens Soft Pretzels franchise system.

Furthermore, the franchisee must adhere to any post-termination obligations outlined in the Franchise Agreement. These obligations could include non-compete clauses, confidentiality agreements, or other stipulations that continue even after the franchise relationship has ended. It is important for prospective franchisees to carefully review the Franchise Agreement to understand the full scope of these post-term obligations and their implications.