What kind of proof must a Deck Medic franchisee provide to the franchisor after termination?

According to Deck Medic's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, within 30 days of the expiration, termination, or transfer of the Franchise Agreement, a franchisee must provide written proof to Deck Medic demonstrating that they have complied with the terms of Article 17 and all other obligations under the agreement that must be performed after termination, expiration, or transfer. This proof serves to assure Deck Medic that the franchisee has met all post-termination requirements.

Article 17 outlines several obligations that a franchisee must adhere to upon termination or expiration of the agreement. These include ceasing operations as a Deck Medic franchisee, refraining from representing themselves as a current or former franchisee, and discontinuing the use of Deck Medic's System, confidential information, and licensed marks. The franchisee must also return the operations manual, confidential information, and other property owned by Deck Medic.

The requirement to provide written proof of compliance places the onus on the franchisee to meticulously document their adherence to these post-termination obligations. This documentation could include records of cancelled fictitious names, evidence of the transfer of business management systems and customer data to Deck Medic, and confirmation of the disconnection from digital media and servers associated with the Deck Medic system. Failing to provide this proof within the stipulated timeframe could potentially lead to legal repercussions or other enforcement actions by Deck Medic to ensure compliance with the terms of the agreement.