What clauses in the agreement outline the obligations that a Bevaris Alliance franchisee must comply with by delivering documents to the Franchisor upon termination?
Bevaris_Alliance Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
(e) pass all enquiries made after termination, and full details of potential Customers, to the Franchisor;
(f) transfer all Customer lists and full details of contracts with Customers to the Franchisor, and if required by the Franchisor transfer all uncompleted contracts or unfulfilled orders to the Franchisor or its nominee;
(k) assign to the Franchisor all domain name registrations and rights in website content owned or used by the Franchisee in the Franchisee's Business; and
(l) deliver up any mobile telephone SIM cards or other communications equipment used in the Franchisee's Business;
(m) take all other steps and in particular execute and deliver to the Franchisor all documents necessary to comply with its obligations under clause 21 and clause 22 of this agreement; and
(n) enable the Franchisor to enter the Franchisee's premises and gain access to the Franchisee's systems and data in order to verify compliance with this clause 19.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 22–88)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Bevaris Alliance Franchise Disclosure Document, clause 19 outlines the obligations of the franchisee upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement. Specifically, clause 19.3 details several actions the franchisee must take, including delivering certain documents and data to Bevaris Alliance. These obligations are triggered regardless of the reason for termination.
The franchisee is required to pass all inquiries made after termination, along with full details of potential customers, to Bevaris Alliance. They must also transfer all customer lists and complete details of contracts with customers to Bevaris Alliance. If required by Bevaris Alliance, the franchisee must transfer all uncompleted contracts or unfulfilled orders to Bevaris Alliance or its nominee. Additionally, the franchisee must assign to Bevaris Alliance all domain name registrations and rights in website content owned or used in the franchisee's business.
Furthermore, the franchisee must deliver up any mobile telephone SIM cards or other communications equipment used in the franchisee's business. They are also obligated to take all other steps, including executing and delivering to Bevaris Alliance all documents necessary to comply with obligations under clause 21 and clause 22 of the agreement. Finally, the franchisee must enable Bevaris Alliance to enter the franchisee's premises and gain access to the franchisee's systems and data to verify compliance with clause 19.