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Within what timeframe after termination or expiration must a Browns Chicken franchisee furnish evidence of compliance with post-termination obligations?

Browns_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Franchisee agrees that after the termination or expiration of the Franchise he will: (1) not directly or indirectly at any time or in any manner identify himself or any business as a current or former BROWN'S Store, or as a franchisee or licensee of or as otherwise associated with Brown, or use any Mark or any colorable imitation thereof in any manner or for any purpose, or utilize for any purpose any trade name, trademark or service mark or other commercial symbol that suggests or indicates a connection or association with Brown; (2) remove all signs containing any Mark and return to Brown or destroy all menus and other forms and materials containing any Mark or otherwise identifying or relating to a BROWN'S Store; (3) remove all Marks affixed to uniforms and/or, at Brown's direction, cease to use such uniforms; (4) take such action as may be required to cancel all fictitious or assumed names or equivalent registrations relating to his use of any Mark; (5) change the telephone number of the Store and instruct all telephone directory publishers to modify all telephone directory listings of the Store associated with any Marks when the directories are next published, or, at Brown's option, assign the telephone number to Brown or its designee; and (6) furnish to Brown, within thirty (30) days after the effective date of termination or expiration, evidence satisfactory to Brown of Franchisee's compliance with the foregoing obligations.

Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 43)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Browns Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must furnish evidence of compliance with certain post-termination obligations within thirty (30) days after the effective date of termination or expiration of the franchise agreement. These obligations primarily relate to the franchisee's disassociation from the Browns Chicken brand.

Specifically, the franchisee must provide evidence satisfactory to Browns Chicken that they have ceased identifying themselves as a current or former Browns Chicken franchisee, removed all Browns Chicken signage, and taken action to cancel any assumed names related to the use of Browns Chicken's marks. This includes trade names, trademarks, service marks, or any commercial symbol that suggests a connection with Browns Chicken.

Additionally, the franchisee is responsible for changing the store's telephone number and modifying directory listings to remove any association with Browns Chicken. Alternatively, at Browns Chicken's option, the franchisee may be required to assign the telephone number to Browns Chicken or its designee. The franchisee's compliance with these obligations must be demonstrated to Browns Chicken within the specified 30-day period.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.