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What elements constitute the Belocal System, besides the Marks?

Belocal Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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  • B. The System is identified by certain Marks and includes certain Confidential Information which provides economic advantages to Franchisor and licensed users of the System.
  • C. Covenantor desires to become involved with Franchisee in the capacity of an Owner of the Franchised Business.
  • D. In connection with his or her duties, it will be necessary for Covenantor to have access to some or all of the Confidential Information, to use the Marks, and to obtain valuable knowledge and experience about the Franchised Business, including through training.
  • E. Franchisor and Franchisee have agreed on, and Covenantor acknowledges, the importance of restricting the use, access, and dissemination of the Confidential Information and otherwise protecting the goodwill, the Marks, and other legitimate business interests of the Franchisor; and Covenantor has agreed to enter into a written agreement protecting the Confidential Information, further protecting the legitimate interests of the Franchised Business, and protecting the System against unfair competition.
  • F. Covenantor acknowledges that receipt of and the right to use the Confidential Information, the Marks, the training, and goodwill constitutes independent valuable consideration for the representations, promises, and covenants made by Covenantor herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure

    1. Covenantor will at all times maintain the confidentiality of the Confidential Information and will use and disclose such Confidential Information only in the course of his or her work with or performance of services for the Franchisee in connection with the operation of the Franchised Business under the Franchise Agreement.
    1. Covenantor will not at any time make copies of any of the Confidential Information for any purpose that is not directly related to the Franchised Business.

    1. Covenantor will return and surrender any material containing any Confidential Information to Franchisee or Franchisor, upon request, or upon termination of Covenantor's business relationship with the Franchised Business.
    1. Without limiting the foregoing in any way, Covenantor acknowledges that the Franchise Brand Standards Manual is Confidential Information; that Franchisor grants Franchisee, and therefore Covenantor, access to the Franchise Brand Standards Manual for limited purposes only; and that the Franchise Brand Standards Manual remains the property of Franchisor.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 71)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Belocal System includes Confidential Information, in addition to the Marks. This Confidential Information provides economic advantages to Belocal and its licensed users.

The Confidential Information encompasses a wide array of proprietary assets, including trademarks, trade names, service marks, emblems, and indicia of origin used by Belocal. It also includes trade secrets and know-how related to research, plans, products, services, customer lists, supplier information, advertisers, business plans, marketing data and materials, software, electronic code, forms, processes, methods of operation, strategic information, financial information, manuals, and other business information. This information is disclosed to the Covenantor (which may be an owner, officer, director, partner, member, manager, shareholder, guarantor, employee, or contractor of the Franchised Business) by Belocal or its representatives.

Furthermore, the Confidential Information extends to any data stored on or within the information technology systems of Belocal or its affiliates. The Covenantor acknowledges that receiving and using the Confidential Information, Marks, training, and goodwill constitutes valuable consideration for their obligations to protect these assets. This highlights the importance Belocal places on safeguarding its proprietary information and ensuring that those associated with the franchise understand their responsibilities in maintaining confidentiality and protecting the System against unfair competition.

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.