Does the Cinnaholic franchisee have to adhere to post-termination obligations if they terminate the agreement?

According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee terminates the franchise agreement, they must strictly adhere to all post-termination obligations. These obligations are not waived in the event of termination by the franchisee.

Upon termination or expiration of the Cinnaholic Franchise Agreement, the franchisee must return all materials containing confidential information, operating instructions, business practices, or methods and procedures, including the Operations Manual. The franchisee must also discontinue all use of Cinnaholic's marks, signs, products, paper goods, and other items bearing the marks. Any signs that cannot be removed within one day must be completely covered until removal within 10 days.

If the franchisee retains possession of the franchised site, they must make reasonable modifications to the exterior and interior decor to eliminate its identification as a Cinnaholic bakery. The franchisee must also refrain from operating under any name or manner that may give the impression that the agreement is still in force or that they are connected with Cinnaholic. These post-termination obligations are designed to protect Cinnaholic's brand and confidential information.