What are the specific steps a Clear Pest Pros franchisee must take to 'de-identify' after termination?
Clear_Pest_Pros Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provision | Section in Franchise agreement | Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software; (xxiii) you fail to comply with the anti-terrorism provision; (xxiv) you take for your own personal use any assets or property of Clear Pest Pros Business; or (xxv) if there are insufficient funds in your bank account to cover a check or EFT payment 3 or more times within any 12-month period or you fail to achieve minimum sales for 3 consecutive months. | |||
| i. | Franchisee's obligations on termination/non renewal | Section 13 | Upon termination or early expiration of the Franchise Agreement, your obligations include: (i) pay all amounts owed to us; (ii) de-identify and otherwise stop using the Marks in any manner, including in business names and telephone listings; (iii) return all Confidential Information and customer lists to us; (iv) comply with post-term non-competition covenants; and (v) deliver proof of compliance. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION. (FDD pages 58–63)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Clear Pest Pros's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, upon termination or early expiration of the Franchise Agreement, a franchisee is obligated to 'de-identify' and cease using Clear Pest Pros's Marks in any manner. This includes refraining from using the Marks in business names and telephone listings.
In practical terms, this means that if a Clear Pest Pros franchise is terminated, the franchisee must take immediate steps to remove all branding associated with Clear Pest Pros from their business. This includes changing the business name, removing Clear Pest Pros logos from signage, vehicles, marketing materials, and online presence, and discontinuing the use of any phone numbers or listings that reference Clear Pest Pros.
Additionally, the franchisee must return all Confidential Information and customer lists to Clear Pest Pros and comply with post-term non-competition covenants. They also need to deliver proof of compliance with these obligations, ensuring they have fully disassociated from the Clear Pest Pros brand. Failure to comply with these de-identification requirements could result in legal action from Clear Pest Pros to protect its brand and trademarks.