Must the Desi District franchisee comply with Desi District Franchise Group's instructions for de-identification?
Desi_District Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 14.4 Remove Identification. Within 30 days after termination or expiration, Franchisee shall at its own expense "de-identify" the Location so that it no longer contains the Marks, signage, or any trade dress of a Desi District business, to the reasonable satisfaction of Desi District Franchise Group.
Franchisee shall comply with any reasonable instructions and procedures of Desi District
Franchise Group for de-identification. If Franchisee fails to do so within 30 days after this Agreement expires or is terminated, Desi District Franchise Group may enter the Location to remove the Marks and de-identify the Location. In this event, Desi District Franchise Group will not be charged with trespass nor be accountable or required to pay for any assets removed or altered, or for any damage caused by Desi District Franchise Group.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 52)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Desi District's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must "de-identify" their location within 30 days of termination or expiration of the franchise agreement. This means removing all Desi District marks, signage, and trade dress so that the location no longer appears to be a Desi District business.
The franchisee is obligated to follow any reasonable instructions and procedures provided by Desi District Franchise Group for this de-identification process. 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 it themselves.
In the event that Desi District takes over the de-identification process, the franchisee will not be compensated for any assets removed or altered, nor will Desi District be held liable for any damages caused during the process. This clause emphasizes the importance of the franchisee complying with the de-identification requirements in a timely manner to avoid potential costs and loss of control over the process.