What happens if a Dryject franchisee continues to operate after the term without renewing?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If You continue to operate after the end of the Term or any Renewal term without exercising an option to renew and signing Our then-current franchise agreement, You shall be deemed to be operating on a month-to-month basis under the terms and conditions of Our then-current form of franchise agreement. In such circumstances, and notwithstanding the foregoing, We may, on ten (10) days written notice, terminate Your Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 50–68)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee who continues to operate after the end of their franchise term or any renewal term without formally renewing and signing the then-current franchise agreement will be considered to be operating on a month-to-month basis. This continuation is governed by the terms and conditions of Dryject's current franchise agreement at that time.
However, Dryject retains the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement with only ten days' written notice to the franchisee. This means that while a franchisee might assume they can continue operating under the existing terms on a short-term basis, Dryject has the power to quickly end the arrangement.
This arrangement carries significant risk for the franchisee. Operating without a long-term agreement provides no security, and the franchisee is subject to the terms of the current agreement, which Dryject can change. The short termination notice period means a franchisee could lose their business with very little warning. Franchisees should carefully consider the implications of operating without a formal renewal and the potential for abrupt termination by Dryject.