For what purpose is a Bevaris Alliance franchisee prohibited from using the communication addresses specified or approved by the franchisor?
Bevaris_Alliance Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
12.1 Communication Addresses. In the course of the Franchisee's Business, the Franchisee shall use only telephone numbers, email addresses and domain names specified or approved by the Franchisor (Communication Addresses) and shall not
- use the Communication Addresses for any purpose other than the Franchisee's Business.
- 12.2 Restrictions on communications. The Franchisee shall use the Communication Addresses and no other telephone numbers, email addresses or domain names in marketing, advertising and promotional material relating to the Franchisee's Business.
- 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, franchisees must only use telephone numbers, email addresses, and domain names specified or approved by Bevaris Alliance for their franchise business.
The Bevaris Alliance franchise agreement explicitly prohibits franchisees from using these approved communication addresses for any purpose outside of conducting their franchise business. This restriction ensures that all communications associated with the Bevaris Alliance brand are strictly business-related and align with the franchisor's standards.
Upon termination of the franchise agreement, the franchisee must immediately stop using the approved communication addresses. Furthermore, the franchisee is required to assist Bevaris Alliance in transferring or terminating any arrangements with service providers or registrations with regulatory authorities related to these communication addresses, potentially including transferring the right to use the communication addresses back to Bevaris Alliance.