Who bears the cost of terminating arrangements or transferring the right to use the Communication Address to the Franchisor upon termination of the Bevaris Alliance franchise agreement?
Bevaris_Alliance Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- (j) cease to use the Communications Addresses and not make or receive any telephone calls, faxes or emails in connection with the Branded Business, and take all steps that the Franchisor requires to transfer all listings of the Communications Addresses in any directory or other published materials to the Franchisor or as it may direct;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 22–88)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Bevaris Alliance Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for taking all required steps to transfer communication addresses to Bevaris Alliance upon termination of the franchise agreement. The FDD does not explicitly state who bears the cost of taking such steps.
Specifically, the franchisee must cease using the communication addresses and cannot make or receive any calls, faxes, or emails related to the Bevaris Alliance business. The franchisee is obligated to take all steps required by Bevaris Alliance to transfer all listings of the communication addresses in any directory or published materials to Bevaris Alliance or as it directs.
While the FDD outlines the franchisee's obligations regarding the transfer of communication addresses, it remains unclear whether the franchisee or franchisor is responsible for covering the expenses associated with these actions. A prospective franchisee should seek clarification from Bevaris Alliance regarding who bears the costs of these required steps.