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How will Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt disclose Confidential Information to the franchisee?

Bananas_Smoothies_Frozen_Yogurt Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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  • (k) knowledge of specifications for and identities of and suppliers of certain products, materials, supplies, furniture, furnishings and equipment;
    • (l) recipes, formulas, preparation methods and serving techniques; and
  • (m) knowledge of operating results and financial performance of EYB Concepts other than those operated by you (or your affiliates);
    • (n) pricing, purchase agreements and contracts.

We will disclose certain Confidential Information to Developer through various manuals and in providing training, guidance and assistance to you from time to time.

7.2 Nondisclosure Agreement. Developer acknowledges and agrees that:

  • (a) Developer will not acquire any interest in the Confidential Information, other than the right to utilize it in the development and operation of EYB Concepts under the Franchise Agreements during the term of this Agreement, and that the duplication or use of the Confidential Information in any other business would constitute an unfair method of competition; and
  • (b) the Confidential Information is proprietary, may involve our trade secrets and is disclosed to you solely on the condition that you agree that Developer:
    • (i) will not use the Confidential Information in any other business or capacity;
  • (ii) will maintain the absolute confidentiality of the Confidential Information during and after the term of this Agreement;

  • (iii) will not make unauthorized copies of any portion of the Confidential Information disclosed via electronic medium, in written form or in other tangible form, including, for example, the Manuals; and
  • (iv) will adopt and implement all reasonable procedures that we prescribe from time to time to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure of the Confidential Information including, restrictions on disclosure to your employees and the use of nondisclosure and noncompetition agreements Franchisor may prescribe for employees or others who have access to the Confidential Information.
  • 7.3 Competitive Restrictions. Developer agrees and acknowledges that Franchisor would be unable to protect the Confidential Information against unauthorized use or disclosure and would be unable to encourage a free exchange of ideas and information among EYB Concepts if owners of franchised EYB Concepts were permitted to hold any interest in any business or facility owning, operating, managing franchising or licensing, any concept featuring, or selling, in whole or in part, the same or similar types of food, beverages, smoothies as our franchised EYB Concepts, including but not limited to Green Leaf's Beyond Great Salads (Pick N Mix and all types of Salads, Wrappers, Paninis), and Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt (Smoothies, Frosties, Yogurt), and The Market By Villa, including catering service or food service facility as well as franchised EYB Concepts and other goods as any of its menu items (other than an EYB Concept under a franchise agreement with us) (a "Competitive Business"). Developer also acknowledges that Franchisor has entered into this Agreement with Developer in part in consideration of and in reliance on Developer's agreement to deal exclusively with Franchisor. Therefore, you agree as follows:
  • (a) Noncompetition and Non-solicitation: During the term of this Agreement neither Developer nor any of Developer's Owners if Developer is a Business Entity (a "Restricted Person") will:
  • (i) engage in a Competitive Business or perform services for a Competitive Business, directly or indirectly, as a director, owner, proprietor, officer, manager, employee, consultant, representative, agent, independent contractor or otherwise, except under a franchise agreement with Franchisor or Franchisor's affiliates;
  • (ii) have any direct or indirect interest, as a disclosed or beneficial owner, in a Competitive Business, except under franchise agreements with Franchisor or Franchisor's affiliates;

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 58–231)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt FDD, the franchisor, Everything Yogurt Brands, LLC, will disclose confidential information to the franchisee through various manuals and by providing training, guidance, and assistance. This confidential information includes, but is not limited to, the System and know-how related to its use; plans, specifications, size, and physical characteristics of EYB Concepts; site selection criteria, land use and zoning techniques and criteria; sources, design and methods of use of equipment, furniture, forms, materials, supplies, Internet or Intranet, "business to business" or "business to customer" networks or communities and other e-commerce methods of business; marketing, advertising and promotional programs for EYB Concepts; staffing and delivery methods and techniques for personal services; the selection, testing and training of managers and other employees for EYB Concepts; the recruitment, qualification and investigation methods to secure employment for employment candidates; the approved Computer software the franchisor makes available or recommends for EYB Concepts; methods, techniques, formats, specifications, procedures, information and systems related to and knowledge of and experience in the development, operation and franchising of EYB Concepts; knowledge of specifications for and identities of and suppliers of certain products, materials, supplies, furniture, furnishings and equipment; recipes, formulas, preparation methods and serving techniques; knowledge of operating results and financial performance of EYB Concepts other than those operated by the franchisee (or its affiliates); pricing, purchase agreements and contracts.

The franchisee is obligated to maintain the absolute confidentiality of this information both during and after the term of the agreement. They cannot use the confidential information in any other business or capacity and must prevent unauthorized copies of the information disclosed via electronic medium, in written form or in other tangible form, including the manuals.

Bananas Smoothies Frozen Yogurt also requires franchisees to adopt and implement all reasonable procedures prescribed by the franchisor to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information. This includes restrictions on disclosure to employees and the use of nondisclosure and noncompetition agreements that the franchisor may prescribe for employees or others who have access to the confidential information. This ensures that the franchisee takes proactive steps to safeguard the franchisor's proprietary information and maintain a competitive edge.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.