Within how many days after the termination or expiration of the Byrider agreement must the franchisee cancel all Byrider telephone listings, numbers 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 Byrider's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must cancel all Byrider telephone listings, numbers, and directory advertising within thirty (30) days after the termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement. The franchisee may also be required by Byrider to direct the transfer of these items to Byrider or on its order.
This requirement ensures a clean break between the franchisee and the Byrider brand, preventing customer confusion and protecting Byrider's brand identity. It is a fairly standard practice in franchising to ensure that terminated or expired franchisees do not continue to represent the brand in any way.
Failure to comply with this requirement could have legal and financial repercussions for the franchisee, as Byrider retains the right to enforce these post-termination obligations. Franchisees should carefully note this 30-day deadline and take the necessary steps to comply to avoid any potential disputes or penalties.