Does the obligation to maintain confidentiality of information designated as confidential by either the Angry Chickz franchisor or franchisee continue even after I am no longer in my position with the franchisee?

According to Angry Chickz's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the obligation to maintain confidentiality continues even after you are no longer in your position with the franchisee. As a condition of your position with the Angry Chickz franchisee, you must hold in strict confidence all information designated as confidential by either the franchisor or the franchisee. You are only allowed to disclose or use this confidential information in connection with your duties as required by your position with the franchisee.

This obligation to protect confidential information extends beyond your employment. Even after you cease to be in that position with the Angry Chickz franchisee, you are still bound by the agreement not to disclose confidential information. This is a standard practice in franchising to protect the brand's trade secrets, operational methods, and other proprietary information.

This clause ensures that sensitive information about the Angry Chickz franchise remains protected, preventing former employees from using it to the advantage of competitors or to the detriment of the franchise system. Prospective franchisees should carefully review the confidentiality agreement to understand the full scope of their obligations, both during and after their association with the franchise.