After the termination or expiration of the Byrider Franchise Agreement, how quickly must the franchisee cancel all Byrider telephone listings and directory advertising?
Byrider Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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, a franchisee must cancel all Byrider telephone listings, numbers, and directory advertising within thirty days after the termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement. Additionally, if required by Byrider, the franchisee must direct the transfer of these listings and numbers to Byrider or as Byrider orders. This obligation applies regardless of whether the termination is due to default, lapse of time, or any other cause.
This requirement ensures that upon termination or expiration, the franchisee promptly ceases representing themselves as part of the Byrider system. Byrider aims to prevent confusion among customers and protect its brand identity by ensuring that all connections to the Byrider name are removed from the franchisee's control within the specified timeframe. The ability for Byrider to require the transfer of listings provides them with control over maintaining customer contact information and managing the transition.
For a prospective franchisee, this means understanding that disengagement from the Byrider system involves more than just ceasing operations. It includes a defined period to remove all traces of the Byrider brand from public listings and potentially transferring those assets to Byrider. Failing to comply within the 30-day window could lead to legal repercussions or other enforcement actions by Byrider to protect its brand and customer relationships.