Does the non-compete apply to employees of the Beyond Juicery Eatery franchisee?
Beyond_Juicery_Eatery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
important provisions of the franchise and related agreements. You should read these provisions in the agreement attached to this Disclosure Document.**
| Provision | Section in Franchise Agreement | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| p. Death or disability of franchisee | Section 13 | After the death or incapacity of an owner of the franchise, his or her |
| representative must transfer, subject to the terms of the Franchise | ||
| Agreement, the individual’s interest in the franchise within one year of | ||
| death or incapacity or we may terminate the Franchise Agreement. | ||
| q. Non-competition covenants during the term of the franchise | Section 12 | You, your owners (and members of their families and households) and your officers, directors, executives, managers, professional staff, and employees are prohibited from soliciting employees; owning or operating a Competing Business or have any interest in a competing business. |
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Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 50–56)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beyond Juicery Eatery's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the non-competition covenant applies to the franchisee's employees during the term of the franchise agreement. Specifically, the franchisee, their owners (including family and household members), officers, directors, executives, managers, professional staff, and employees are all prohibited from soliciting employees, owning or operating a competing business, or having any interest in a competing business during the franchise term.
After the franchise agreement terminates or expires, the non-competition covenant continues for a period of three years. During this post-term period, the franchisee, their owners (including family and household members), officers, directors, executives, managers, and professional staff are prohibited from owning or working for a competing business within 20 miles of the former franchise location's designated area or within 20 miles of any other Beyond Juicery + Eatery Restaurant designated area. They are also prohibited from soliciting or influencing any of Beyond Juicery Eatery's customers, employees, or business associates to compete with them or terminate their relationship with Beyond Juicery Eatery.
This means that a Beyond Juicery Eatery franchisee must ensure that their employees understand and adhere to these non-competition restrictions, both during and for three years after the franchise term. Failure to enforce these covenants could result in legal action against the franchisee and potentially impact the value of the franchise. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider the implications of these non-compete agreements and how they might affect their ability to hire and retain qualified staff.