Upon termination of the franchise agreement, what options does Bevaris Alliance have regarding the franchisee's communication address?
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 FDD, upon termination of the franchise agreement, Bevaris Alliance has specific rights regarding the franchisee's communication addresses. The franchisee must cease using the Communications Addresses and is prohibited from making or receiving any telephone calls, faxes, or emails related to the Branded Business.
Furthermore, the franchisee is required to take all steps that Bevaris Alliance requires to transfer all listings of the Communications Addresses in any directory or other published materials to Bevaris Alliance or as it may direct. This ensures that all customer communications and inquiries are redirected to Bevaris Alliance or its designee after the termination of the franchise agreement.
This provision protects Bevaris Alliance by ensuring that the terminated franchisee cannot continue to operate or misdirect customers using the established communication channels associated with the brand. It allows Bevaris Alliance to maintain control over its brand's communication and customer relationships, which is a standard practice in franchising to protect brand integrity and customer goodwill.