Who bears the cost of cancelling names related to Licensed Marks for a Deer Solution franchise?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (8) Take all actions necessary and/or reasonably required to cancel all fictitious or assumed names or equivalent registrations relating to the Licensed Marks;
- (9) At no cost to Franchisor, take such action as may be determined by Franchisor to: (a) provide and assign to Franchisor the Business Management System, the Business Management System Data, and all customer lists, customer information, and customer data; and (b) transfer, disconnect, and/or otherwise assign, as directed by Franchisor, all telephone numbers, email addresses, yellow pages telephone directories, telephone directory type listings, Web Based Media listings, accounts and log-in information used in connection with Franchisee's former Deer Solution Business and/or otherwise associated with the System and/or the Licensed Marks, cancel Franchisee's interests in same as such cancellation may be directed by Franchisor, and effectuate, perform, honor, and comply with Franchisee's obligations under the Assignment of Telephone Numbers and Digital Media Accounts attached to this Agreement as Exhibit 3;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Deer Solution Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for the costs associated with cancelling any names related to the Licensed Marks. Specifically, upon expiration or termination of the franchise agreement, the franchisee must take all necessary actions to cancel any fictitious or assumed names related to the Licensed Marks.
This requirement ensures that after the franchise agreement ends, the franchisee no longer uses names that could be confused with the Deer Solution brand. This protects the integrity of the Deer Solution brand and prevents potential customer confusion.
The FDD stipulates that the franchisee must take these actions at no cost to the franchisor. This means the franchisee will bear all expenses related to the cancellation process, including any administrative or legal fees. Prospective franchisees should factor these potential costs into their financial planning, especially when considering the terms of the franchise agreement and potential exit strategies.
This allocation of responsibility is fairly standard in franchising, as it ensures a clean break between the franchisee and the brand upon termination or expiration of the agreement. It is important for franchisees to understand these obligations to avoid potential legal or financial repercussions.