Within how many days of termination or expiration of the Cinnaholic franchise agreement must the franchisee remove any signs containing the marks?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
overnmental authority having jurisdiction over this Agreement limit Franchisee's ability to pay, and Franchisor's ability to receive, such liquidated damages, Franchisee shall be liable to Franchisor for any and all damages which it incurs, now or in the future, as a result of Franchisee's default under this Agreement.
22.2. Obligations upon Termination or Expiration. Upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement, whether by reason of lapse of time, default in performance, abandonment of the Bakery or other cause or contingency, Franchisee shall:
- (i) forthwith return to Franchisor all material furnished by Franchisor containing confidential information, operating instructions
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 61–62)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cinnaholic Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must discontinue all use of Cinnaholic's marks, including on signs, products, and paper goods, upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement.
If a Cinnaholic franchisee is unable to remove signs containing Cinnaholic's marks within one day of termination or expiration, they must completely cover the signs. The franchisee then has up to 10 days from the date of termination or expiration to remove the signs entirely.
This requirement ensures that the Cinnaholic brand is protected and that no confusion arises after a franchise ceases operation. Failing to comply could result in Cinnaholic taking action to remove the signs themselves and charging the franchisee for the associated costs.