What modifications are required to Bigfoot Forestry vehicles and equipment after termination?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
xclusive ownership of all customer relationships);
- (h) comply with our instructions to return, destroy or transfer all copies of the Manual and Copyrighted Materials and all signs, brochures, advertising and promotional materials, forms and other materials bearing the Marks or containing Confidential Information;
- (i) take all steps that are necessary, or that we reasonably require, to modify your Bigfoot Forestry Vehicle(s) and operating equipment to remove any reference to or association with a Bigfoot Forestry Business including: (1) removing all decals, trade dress and other references to our Marks; and (2) if reasonably necessary, repainting the operating equipment to eliminate any further use of our distinctive color schemes associated with a Bigfoot Forestry Business;
- (j) (k) notify all telephone, listing and domain name registration companies of the termination or expiration of your right to use: (i) any telephone numbers and/or domain names associated with your Business;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 42–162)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bigfoot Forestry's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, upon termination of the franchise agreement, a franchisee must take necessary steps to modify their Bigfoot Forestry vehicles and operating equipment to remove any association with the Bigfoot Forestry brand. This includes removing all decals, trade dress, and other references to Bigfoot Forestry's marks. If reasonably necessary, the franchisee must also repaint the operating equipment to eliminate any further use of the distinctive color schemes associated with Bigfoot Forestry.
These modifications are essential to ensure that the terminated franchisee does not continue to represent themselves as part of the Bigfoot Forestry system. This protects the brand's integrity and prevents potential confusion among customers. The franchisee is responsible for covering the costs associated with these modifications.
The franchisee must provide satisfactory evidence of compliance with these obligations within 30 days after the effective date of termination or expiration of the agreement. However, these modification requirements do not apply if the franchisee transfers their business to an approved transferee or if Bigfoot Forestry exercises its right to purchase the business, provided that the clause still applies to any Bigfoot Forestry vehicle or operating equipment that is not transferred or acquired by Bigfoot Forestry or another franchisee. This ensures that only authorized representatives use the Bigfoot Forestry branding and equipment designs.