After termination or expiration of the Bojangles Franchise Agreement, what evidence must the franchisee provide to the franchisor regarding cancellation of assumed names or equivalent registrations containing proprietary marks?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 82)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, after the termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, a franchisee must cancel any assumed name or equivalent registration that contains any Bojangles proprietary mark or any other service mark or trademark of Bojangles. The franchisee has 30 days after the termination or expiration of the agreement to complete this task.
The franchisee is then required to furnish Bojangles with evidence that is satisfactory to Bojangles, demonstrating that they have complied with the obligation to cancel the assumed name or equivalent registration.
This requirement ensures that upon the end of the franchise relationship, the franchisee no longer uses names that could be confused with the Bojangles brand. This protects Bojangles's brand identity and prevents potential consumer confusion. Franchise agreements typically include clauses to protect the franchisor's trademarks and brand recognition after a franchise ends.