Following termination or expiration of the Chatime Development Agreement, is a former Developer allowed to directly or indirectly identify itself as a current or former Developer of Chatime?

According to the 2025 Chatime Franchise Disclosure Document, upon termination or expiration of the Development Agreement, a former developer is prohibited from directly or indirectly identifying themselves as a current or former Chatime developer. This restriction is part of the consequences the developer agrees to when the agreement ends.

This provision protects Chatime's brand integrity and prevents any potential confusion or misrepresentation that could arise from a former developer associating themselves with the brand after their agreement has ended. It ensures that only current, authorized developers represent the Chatime brand.

For a prospective Chatime developer, this means understanding that upon exiting the agreement, all ties to the brand must be severed, including any public association. This is a standard practice in franchising to maintain brand consistency and prevent former franchisees or developers from leveraging the brand's reputation without authorization.