After the termination, expiration, or non-renewal of the Bhc franchise agreement, can the Franchisor instruct vendors and suppliers to stop providing inventory and supplies to the Franchisee?

According to Bhc's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, after the termination, expiration, or non-renewal of the franchise agreement, Bhc has the right to direct its vendors and suppliers to cease providing the franchisee with inventory, supplies, equipment, marketing materials, email access, website access, accessories, and other items used to provide Bhc products.

This provision protects Bhc by ensuring that a former franchisee cannot continue to operate as if they are still part of the Bhc system after the agreement ends. It allows Bhc to maintain control over its brand standards and prevent confusion among customers.

For a prospective franchisee, this means that upon termination, expiration, or non-renewal, their access to essential resources for operating the Bhc business will be cut off. Therefore, it is crucial to have a plan for sourcing supplies and potentially rebranding if they wish to continue operating a similar business independently. Franchisees should also be aware of their obligations to remove Bhc branding and materials from their premises and online presence, as detailed elsewhere in the FDD.