What must a Deer Solution franchisee provide and assign to the franchisor after termination?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (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, upon termination of the franchise agreement, the franchisee is required to take certain actions regarding assets and information related to the Deer Solution business. Specifically, the franchisee must provide and assign to Deer Solution the Business Management System, the Business Management System Data, and all customer lists, customer information, and customer data. This ensures that Deer Solution retains control over its proprietary systems and customer relationships.
Additionally, the franchisee must transfer, disconnect, and/or assign 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 the franchisee's former Deer Solution Business. This includes canceling the franchisee's interests in these items as directed by Deer Solution and complying with the Assignment of Telephone Numbers and Digital Media Accounts agreement. This provision allows Deer Solution to maintain a consistent brand presence and communication channels.
These requirements are typical in franchise agreements to protect the franchisor's brand, customer base, and operational systems. By assigning these assets back to Deer Solution, the franchisee relinquishes any rights to use them independently after the termination of the agreement. This prevents potential confusion in the market and ensures a smooth transition, allowing Deer Solution to either reassign these assets to a new franchisee or manage them directly.