Does the non-compete after termination apply to a Beyond Juicery Eatery franchisee's executives?
Beyond_Juicery_Eatery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provision | Section in Franchise Agreement | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| r. Non-competition covenants after the franchise is terminated or expires | Section 16 | For 3 years after the termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, you, your owners (and members of their families and households) and your officers, directors, executives, managers or professional staff are prohibited from: owning or working for a Competing Business operating within 20 miles of the franchise location designated area or within 20 miles of any other Beyond Juicery + Eatery Restaurant designated area; or soliciting or influencing any of our customers, employees or business associates to compete with us or terminate their relationship with us. |
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 extends to a franchisee's executives after the termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement. Specifically, for a period of three years, the franchisee, their owners (including family and household members), officers, directors, executives, managers, and professional staff are prohibited from engaging in certain competitive activities.
These restrictions include owning or working for a competing business that operates within 20 miles of the franchisee's designated location or within 20 miles of any other Beyond Juicery + Eatery Restaurant's designated area. Additionally, these individuals are prohibited from soliciting or influencing any of Beyond Juicery Eatery's customers, employees, or business associates to compete with the company or terminate their relationship with it.
This non-compete agreement is fairly standard in the franchise industry, designed to protect the brand and its established customer base. It is important for prospective franchisees and their associated personnel to fully understand these restrictions before entering into a franchise agreement with Beyond Juicery Eatery. Franchisees should carefully consider the geographic limitations and the duration of the non-compete, as these could impact their future business opportunities should they decide to leave the Beyond Juicery Eatery system.