After the Aira Fitness franchise agreement terminates, can the franchisee still use Confidential Information?

According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are prohibited from using Confidential Information both during and after the term of the Franchise Agreement. The FDD specifies that franchisees cannot communicate, divulge, or use Confidential Information for the benefit of any other person or entity, except to employees who need access to operate the Aira Fitness Business. This restriction extends beyond the termination of the agreement.

Confidential Information includes member information (contact and payment details of prospective and former members) and proprietary information found in the operations manual or communicated through various means. The FDD emphasizes that all Confidential Information belongs exclusively to Aira Fitness. Franchisees must ensure their employees with access to Confidential Information sign a non-disclosure and confidentiality agreement.

This provision is designed to protect Aira Fitness's proprietary business methods and customer data. The continued restriction on using Confidential Information after termination prevents former franchisees from leveraging this knowledge to unfairly compete with Aira Fitness or its other franchisees. This is a standard practice in franchising to maintain the integrity and competitive advantage of the franchise system.