What notification is a Buona franchisee required to provide to suppliers, utilities, and landlords upon termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement?

According to Buona's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, upon termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, a franchisee must immediately notify all suppliers, utilities, landlords, creditors, and others with whom they are doing business that they are no longer affiliated with the Franchised Business or the Buona system.

Furthermore, the franchisee must provide proof of this notification to Buona within five days of the termination or expiration of the agreement. This requirement ensures that all relevant parties are aware that the franchisee is no longer operating under the Buona brand and prevents any potential confusion or misrepresentation.

This notification process is a standard practice in franchising to protect the brand's reputation and avoid any liabilities that could arise from the former franchisee's actions. By requiring franchisees to promptly inform their business contacts of the termination, Buona aims to maintain clear boundaries and prevent any unauthorized use of its trademarks or association with its brand.