Upon termination of a Cinnaholic franchise, what proof of termination does the franchisee direct the Internet Companies to accept?

According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, upon termination of the Franchise Agreement, the franchisee directs Internet Companies to accept Cinnaholic's written statement as conclusive proof of termination. This statement must be signed by an officer or agent of Cinnaholic Franchising, LLC. This directive is part of the Internet Listing Agreement that Cinnaholic requires franchisees to enter.

This means that Cinnaholic has the authority to notify Internet Companies (such as domain name registrars and search engines) that the franchise agreement has been terminated. The franchisee agrees in advance to accept Cinnaholic's notification as sufficient proof for these companies to transfer or terminate the franchisee's interest in any web sites or listings related to the Cinnaholic bakery.

This process ensures that Cinnaholic can quickly regain control over the online presence of a terminated franchise, protecting the brand's reputation and ensuring consistency across all locations. The franchisee is obligated to instruct the Internet Companies to comply with Cinnaholic's directions in this matter. After the transfer, the franchisee has no further interest in the web sites and listings, but remains liable for any outstanding payments owed to the Internet Companies for obligations incurred before the transfer was accepted by Cinnaholic.