Who bears the expense of de-identifying the Desi District location after termination or expiration?

According to Desi District's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for the expenses associated with de-identifying the location after the franchise agreement terminates or expires. Within 30 days of termination or expiration, the franchisee must remove all Desi District marks, signage, and trade dress from the location to the satisfaction of Desi District Franchise Group.

If the franchisee fails to de-identify the location within the specified 30-day period, Desi District Franchise Group has the right to enter the location and remove the marks and de-identify the location themselves. In this case, Desi District Franchise Group will not be held liable for trespass or be required to compensate the franchisee for any assets removed, altered, or any damages caused during the de-identification process.

This provision ensures that upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement, the location no longer represents the Desi District brand, and the franchisee bears the financial responsibility for achieving this. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as it protects the brand's image and prevents consumer confusion.