Which sections of the City Publications Franchise Agreement address the franchisee's post-termination obligations?
City_Publications Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
any assumed name or equivalent registration filed with state, city or county authorities which contains the name "CITY PUBLICATIONS" or any of the Marks, and Franchisee shall furnish Franchisor with evidence satisfactory to Franchisor of compliance with this obligation within thirty (30) days after termination or expiration of this Agreement.
Franchisee shall relinquish or transfer to Franchisor or its designee, at Franchisor's discretion, the Franchised Business telephone number and notify the telephone service provider and all listing agencies of the termination or expiration of Franchisee's rights to use any telephone number or any telephone directory listings associated with the "CITY PUBLICATIONS" name or any of the Marks and shall authorize transfer of the same to Franchisor or at Franchisor's direction.
Franchisor shall have the right to enter any premises leased for the Franchised Business.
Additionally, upon demand by Franchisor, Franchisee shall assign (or, if an assignment is prohibited, sublease for the full remaining term and on the same terms and conditions as Franchisee's lease) its interest in the lease then in effect for the premises of the Franchised Business to Franchisor, and Franchisee shall furnish Franchisor with evidence satisfactory to Franchisor of compliance with this obligation within thirty (30) days after termination or expiration of this Agreement.
Franchisor shall have the right to make rental and other payments directly to the landlord or other party to whom such payment is ultimately due.
Franchisee shall promptly pay all sums owing to Franchisor.
In the event of termination for any default of Franchisee, such sums shall include, but not be limited to, all damages, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and other expenses incurred by Franchisor as a result of the default.
Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor all damages, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by Franchisor subsequent to the termination or expiration of the Franchise herein granted in obtaining injunctive or other relief for the enforcement of any provisions of this Section 19.
Source: Item 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 18–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 City Publications Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 19 outlines the franchisee's obligations after the termination or expiration of the franchise agreement. These obligations cover various aspects, including the use of the City Publications name and marks, telephone numbers, leased premises, outstanding payments, and legal costs incurred by City Publications to enforce these post-termination provisions.
Specifically, franchisees must discontinue using the "CITY PUBLICATIONS" name and marks in any assumed business names and provide evidence of compliance to City Publications within 30 days of termination or expiration. Franchisees are also required to transfer the franchised business telephone number to City Publications and notify all relevant service providers and listing agencies. Additionally, City Publications has the right to enter any leased premises and, upon demand, the franchisee must assign or sublease the business premises lease to City Publications.
Financially, franchisees are obligated to promptly pay all sums owed to City Publications, including damages, costs, and attorney's fees resulting from any default leading to termination. Furthermore, franchisees are responsible for covering all damages, costs, and attorney's fees incurred by City Publications in pursuing legal action to enforce Section 19 after the franchise termination or expiration. These provisions collectively ensure that City Publications can protect its brand, assets, and financial interests following the end of a franchise agreement.