What steps must a Checkersrallys franchisee take to discontinue internet communications related to the franchised restaurant upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement?

According to Checkersrallys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement, a franchisee must immediately discontinue any mode of communication on the internet that directly or indirectly relates to the franchised restaurant. This includes any websites or pages associated with the restaurant.

Furthermore, the franchisee must take all steps required by Checkersrallys to transfer any domain name associated with the franchised restaurant to them. This may include executing a Registrant Name Change Agreement with the applicable Registrar. To ensure compliance, the franchisee irrevocably appoints the person who is then Checkersrallys's president as their duly authorized agent and attorney-in-fact to execute all instruments and take all steps to transfer such domain names.

This requirement ensures that Checkersrallys maintains control over its brand and online presence, preventing any potential confusion or misuse of its trademarks and online assets after a franchise agreement ends. It is a fairly standard practice in franchising to protect the brand's integrity and online identity.