What obligations does a Byrider franchisee have upon termination of the franchise agreement?
Byrider Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ARTICLE XVII
OBLIGATIONS UPON TERMINATION
17.1 Obligations. In the event of the termination or expiration of this Agreement, whether by reason of default, lapse of time or other cause, the Franchisee shall: (A) promptly pay all amounts owed to the Company; (B) promptly return to the Company the Manual and other confidential materials including, without limitation, all the BYRIDER Computer Software; (C) maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and Confidential Information furnished by the Company; (D) immediately cease using any of the Marks except as provided for herein; (E) immediately make all alterations to the building facilities and exterior signs at the Business Location to distinguish them from the appearance and identity of a Business; if the Franchisee shall fail or refuse to make or cause such changes to be made, the Company, without prejudice to its other rights and remedies, may enter upon the Business Location, forcibly if necessary, without being guilty of trespass or any other tort, and make such changes at the Franchisee's expense except as provided for herein; (F) within thirty (30) days after the termination or expiration of this Agreement, cancel all Byrider telephone listings, numbers and directory advertising, and, if required by the Company, direct the transfer of the same to the Company or on its order; (G) take such actions as may be necessary or desirable to assign to the Company or the Company's designee any Internet domain names, assumed name, rights or equivalent registration which contain the Marks, including, without limitation, any slogans used by the Company, within thirty (30) days after the termination or expiration of this Agreement; (H) comply with all covenants contained in Article XVIII herein; (I) pay all costs, including attorneys' fees, incurred by the Company in terminating this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 88–335)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Byrider Franchise Disclosure Document, Article XVII outlines the obligations of the franchisee upon termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement. These obligations apply regardless of the reason for termination, whether it's due to default, the passage of time, or any other cause.
Specifically, a Byrider franchisee must promptly fulfill several requirements. This includes paying all outstanding amounts owed to Byrider, returning the operations manual and any other confidential materials, including the Byrider Computer Software, and maintaining the confidentiality of proprietary information provided by Byrider. The franchisee must also immediately cease using any of Byrider's trademarks, except as otherwise provided.
Additionally, the franchisee is required to make alterations to the building facilities and exterior signs to differentiate them from a Byrider Business. If the franchisee fails to do so, Byrider has the right to enter the premises and make the changes at the franchisee's expense. Within 30 days of termination, the franchisee must cancel all Byrider telephone listings and advertising, and transfer any relevant internet domain names or assumed names to Byrider. The franchisee must also comply with all non-compete covenants and pay all costs, including attorney's fees, incurred by Byrider in terminating the agreement.