Am I required to treat the Bevaris Alliance Manual as confidential?

According to Bevaris Alliance's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Bevaris Alliance Manual is considered confidential. As a franchisee, you are explicitly required to treat the manual as such. This means you cannot share the contents of the manual with unauthorized parties or use the information for purposes outside the scope of your franchise agreement with Bevaris Alliance.

The Bevaris Alliance Manual contains critical operational guidelines, setup procedures, and supply information necessary for running your franchise. The FDD specifies that the manual includes operational guidelines in Sections 7 through 14 of the Franchise Agreement, as well as details on setting up and supplying the initial inventory. Access to the manual is provided via a computer link, and it also contains written specifications for approved supplies.

Maintaining the confidentiality of the Bevaris Alliance Manual is a standard practice in franchising. Franchisors like Bevaris Alliance consider their operational manuals to be proprietary and essential to maintaining brand consistency and competitive advantage. Failure to comply with this confidentiality requirement could result in legal action or termination of your franchise agreement.