Under the Burger King Lease/Sublease Agreement (BKL), what are the franchisee's obligations upon termination or non-renewal of the lease?
Burger_King Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| PROVISION | SECTION IN BKL | SUMMARY |
|---|---|---|
| i. Your obligations on termination / non-renewal | (a) Sec. 16.7 (b) Sec. 2 | Removal of hazardous waste materials, removal of underground or above ground storage tank, soil remediation and surrender site free of hazardous substances generated or used by you during lease term; fixtures and any personal property not removed by you become our property; make payment to us for repairs. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 81–94)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Burger King's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee has specific obligations upon termination or non-renewal of the Lease/Sublease Agreement (BKL). These obligations are detailed in Section 16.7 and Section 2 of the BKL.
Upon termination or non-renewal, the franchisee is responsible for several key actions. This includes the removal of any hazardous waste materials, as well as the removal of any underground or above-ground storage tanks that may be present on the property. Furthermore, the franchisee is responsible for soil remediation to ensure the site is free of hazardous substances that were generated or used by the franchisee during the lease term.
Additionally, any fixtures and personal property that the franchisee does not remove from the premises become the property of Burger King. The franchisee is also obligated to make payments to Burger King for any necessary repairs to the property. This ensures that the property is returned in acceptable condition, accounting for any damages that may have occurred during the franchisee's operation of the Burger King restaurant.