What are the Bevaris Alliance franchisee's obligations regarding communication addresses upon termination or expiration?
Bevaris_Alliance Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
12.3 Termination. On termination of this agreement, the Franchisee shall immediately discontinue use of the Communications Addresses, and shall assist the Franchisor in making any changes to contractual arrangements with service providers or registrations with regulatory authorities as the Franchisor may require, including at the Franchisor's discretion terminating the arrangements or transferring the right to use the Communication Address to the Franchisor.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 22–88)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Bevaris Alliance Franchise Disclosure Document, upon termination of the franchise agreement, the franchisee must immediately discontinue use of all approved communication addresses. These Communication Addresses include telephone numbers, email addresses, and domain names specified or approved by Bevaris Alliance for the franchisee's business.
Bevaris Alliance franchisees are obligated to assist the franchisor in making any necessary changes to contractual arrangements with service providers or registrations with regulatory authorities. This assistance may include terminating existing arrangements or transferring the right to use the Communication Addresses to Bevaris Alliance, as directed by the franchisor.
In practical terms, this means a franchisee must cease using all Bevaris Alliance-approved contact methods and actively help the franchisor regain control over those communication channels. This ensures a clean break and prevents customer confusion after the franchise relationship ends. Franchisees should be prepared to promptly transfer or terminate these services as instructed by Bevaris Alliance to comply with the terms of the franchise agreement.