The franchise contract has expired, and you continue to operate without paying the franchise fee, which is an infringement. Now, take the initiative to negotiate with the other party before the court hearing, and strive for an out-of-court settlement, or wait for the court to decide tort compensation. If it is not convenient for you to disclose your personal privacy here, you can talk to me in detail one by one, let me know your wishes and your next plan, and I will try my best to safeguard your legitimate rights and interests.

This requires you to negotiate and communicate with the franchisees to carry out further business by renewing the contract. The specific agreement shall prevail. Generally speaking, if you continue to operate now, franchisees will ask you to pay some fees or return some fees on the grounds of unjust enrichment.