After termination of a Craters & Freighters franchise agreement, what must a franchisee discontinue using?
Craters_Freighters Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 20.1.2 Discontinue Use of Marks. Franchisee must discontinue the use of the Marks including, but not limited to, all of Franchisor's trademarks, service marks and trade names. Additionally, Franchisee must cease doing business under any name or in any manner that might provide the general public with the impression that Franchisee is operating a Craters & Freighters Franchised Business. At the option of Franchisor, within a reasonable period after the termination or expiration of this
Agreement, Franchisee must destroy or return to Franchisor any physical copies or electronic versions of items bearing or containing any of the Marks.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 49–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Craters & Freighters's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, upon termination of the franchise agreement, a franchisee must immediately discontinue the use of Craters & Freighters's Marks. This includes all of the franchisor's trademarks, service marks, and trade names.
In practical terms, this means that a former franchisee can no longer operate under the Craters & Freighters brand or use any branding associated with Craters & Freighters. They must also cease doing business in any manner that might lead the public to believe they are still a Craters & Freighters franchise.
Additionally, at Craters & Freighters's option, the franchisee must either destroy or return any physical or electronic copies of items bearing the Marks within a reasonable period after termination or expiration of the agreement. This ensures that all branding and proprietary materials are removed from the former franchisee's possession, preventing any potential misuse or confusion in the marketplace.