After termination of the Byrider Franchise Agreement, what is Byrider obligated to provide the Franchisee regarding the Byrider Computer Software?
Byrider Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 17.2 Termination of Access to BYRIDER Computer Software. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, the Software Agreement shall also concurrently expire or terminate. Upon such termination or expiration, the Company shall not be obligated to provide the Franchisee with access to the BYRIDER Computer Software or provide any services with respect thereto, except that the Company shall promptly make available to Franchisee (in a commercially reasonable media and form or format, as Company shall determine) any and all information needed to permit Franchisee (or its assignee) to collect its receivables and otherwise engage in an orderly transfer, transition or wind down of Franchisee's Business.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 88–335)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Byrider Franchise Disclosure Document, upon termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, Byrider is not obligated to provide the franchisee with continued access to the BYRIDER Computer Software or related services. However, Byrider is required to promptly make available to the franchisee all information needed to permit the franchisee (or its assignee) to collect its receivables and otherwise engage in an orderly transfer, transition, or wind down of the franchisee's business. This information will be provided in a commercially reasonable media, form, or format, as determined by Byrider.
This obligation ensures that franchisees can manage their outstanding accounts and facilitate a smooth closure or transfer of their business operations after the agreement ends. While access to the software itself is terminated, the provision of necessary data allows franchisees to continue collecting receivables, which is a critical aspect of winding down the business.
It is important for prospective franchisees to understand the scope and format in which this information will be provided, as this can impact the efficiency of the wind-down process. Franchisees should clarify with Byrider the specific types of data, the format in which it will be delivered, and any associated costs to ensure they can effectively manage their receivables and business transition.