How long after termination or expiration of the Brueggers Bagels Development Agreement do I have to furnish evidence of compliance with cancellation of name registrations?

According to Brueggers Bagels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, you must furnish evidence of compliance with cancellation of any assumed name registration or equivalent registration, and any e-mail address or domain name registration, obtained by you which contains "Bruegger's" or any other Proprietary Marks within five (5) days after the termination or expiration of the Development Agreement. This includes providing satisfactory evidence to Brueggers Bagels that you have taken the necessary steps to cancel these registrations.

This requirement ensures that upon termination or expiration, you cease using the Brueggers Bagels' brand and proprietary marks. This protects the brand's identity and prevents potential confusion among customers. Failing to comply within the specified timeframe could have legal ramifications, as Brueggers Bagels needs to ensure its trademarks and brand identity are not being misused by former franchisees.

Brueggers Bagels also has the right to appoint themselves as your attorney-in-fact to carry out the cancellation requirements if you fail to do so within the five-day period. This clause underscores the importance Brueggers Bagels places on the swift removal of its brand identifiers from any association with the former franchisee after the agreement ends. It is a fairly standard practice in franchising to ensure brand consistency and prevent misuse after a franchise agreement concludes.