What are the Expense Reduction Analysts franchisee's obligations regarding de-identification upon termination or non-renewal of the franchise agreement?

According to the 2025 Expense Reduction Analysts Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have specific obligations upon termination or non-renewal of their franchise agreement. These obligations are detailed in Sections 27.4 and 28 of the franchise agreement.

Specifically, the franchisee must complete de-identification, which involves removing all Expense Reduction Analysts branding and references from their business operations. They must also discontinue using any of Expense Reduction Analysts's marks or logos. Additionally, franchisees are required to fulfill any outstanding payment obligations to Expense Reduction Analysts.

Further, the franchisee must honor any options Expense Reduction Analysts has to purchase or lease the business location or assets. The franchisee is also obligated to assign phone numbers to Expense Reduction Analysts, maintain necessary records as specified in the agreement, and assign their interest in any outstanding client contracts. If the termination is due to the franchisee's decision not to renew the agreement, they must collaborate with Expense Reduction Analysts to assign their interest in existing client contracts and the income generated from those contracts to Expense Reduction Analysts.