After the Crave franchise agreement terminates or expires, how many days do I have to provide evidence of cancellation of any assumed name containing the Crave mark?
Crave Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You shall take such action as may be necessary to cancel any assumed name or equivalent registration which contains the mark "Crave" or any other service mark or trademark of ours, and you shall furnish us with evidence satisfactory to us of compliance with this obligation within five (5) days after termination or expiration of this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 63–253)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, after the franchise agreement terminates or expires, franchisees have a limited time to take action regarding any assumed names. Specifically, a franchisee must take the necessary steps to cancel any assumed name or equivalent registration that includes the "Crave" mark or any other service mark or trademark belonging to Crave.
Following the termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, the franchisee has a strict deadline to provide evidence of compliance. The franchisee must furnish Crave with satisfactory evidence of having canceled any assumed name registrations within five (5) days after the termination or expiration date.
This requirement ensures that franchisees promptly discontinue using the Crave brand and marks after their franchise agreement ends, preventing potential confusion or misuse of the brand. Failing to provide evidence of cancellation within the specified timeframe could have legal and financial repercussions for the former franchisee.