Following termination or expiration of the Bojangles franchise agreement, how long does a franchisee have to provide Bojangles with evidence of cancellation of any assumed name registrations containing a Bojangles proprietary mark?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- C. Franchisee shall take such action as may be necessary to cancel any assumed name or equivalent registration which contains any Proprietary Mark or any other service mark or trademark of Franchisor and Franchisee shall furnish Franchisor with evidence satisfactory to Franchisor of compliance with this obligation within thirty (30) days after termination or expiration of this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 82–573)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee has 30 days after the termination or expiration of the franchise agreement to provide Bojangles with evidence that they have canceled any assumed name registrations that include Bojangles' proprietary marks.
This requirement ensures that the franchisee ceases using Bojangles' brand name and trademarks after the agreement ends. This protects Bojangles' brand identity and prevents potential confusion among customers.
Failure to comply with this requirement could lead to legal action from Bojangles to enforce the cancellation and protect its trademarks. It is a standard practice in franchising to ensure that franchisees discontinue using the franchisor's intellectual property upon termination or expiration of the agreement.