Who bears the cost of delivering branded materials to Card My Yard after termination?
Card_My_Yard Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (6) Promptly deliver to us all Manuals, Software Programs, Confidential Information, and other materials related to the operation of the Card My Yard business in your possession or control, and all copies thereof, all of which are acknowledged to be our property, and retain no copy or record of any of the foregoing, except your copy of this Agreement and of any correspondence between you and us and any other documents which you reasonably need for compliance with any provision of law.
Such shall expressly include all branded materials, signs purchased from us, and all other materials relating to or arising out of the operation of the Card My Yard business, which must be delivered within ten (10) business days to us, at our cost.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 84–259)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Card My Yard's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, upon termination of the franchise agreement, the franchisee is generally responsible for delivering all branded materials back to Card My Yard. However, the FDD stipulates that Card My Yard will bear the cost of this delivery. Specifically, the franchisee must promptly deliver all branded materials, signs purchased from Card My Yard, and other related materials within ten business days.
This means that while the franchisee is responsible for packing and preparing the materials for shipment, Card My Yard will cover the actual shipping expenses. This arrangement helps to ensure that all branded materials are returned to Card My Yard's possession for proper handling and prevents unauthorized use of the brand after the franchise agreement ends.
This condition applies to all terminations or expirations of the franchise agreement, regardless of the reason for termination. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand this obligation, as it requires them to organize and return all relevant materials promptly and in good condition, although the financial burden of shipping these items falls on Card My Yard.