After termination of a Goldfish Swim School Franchise Agreement, what representation to the public is the franchisee prohibited from making?

According to the 2025 Goldfish Swim School Franchise Disclosure Document, after the termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, the franchisee must immediately cease operating their business under the agreement. Furthermore, the franchisee is prohibited from directly or indirectly representing to the public or holding themselves out as a present or former developer of Goldfish Swim School.

This provision ensures that upon termination or expiration, franchisees cannot mislead the public into believing they are still affiliated with the Goldfish Swim School brand. This protects the brand's reputation and prevents potential confusion among customers.

In addition to ceasing operations and refraining from misrepresentation, the franchisee must also take necessary actions to cancel or assign any assumed name registrations containing Goldfish Swim School's name or trademarks to the franchisor. They must also assign their telephone numbers to Goldfish Swim School. These steps ensure a clean break and prevent further association with the brand after the agreement ends.