Who is subject to the non-competition covenants after the Beyond Juicery Eatery franchise is terminated or expires?
Beyond_Juicery_Eatery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD 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. |
| 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, after the franchise agreement is terminated or expires, certain parties are subject to non-competition covenants for a period of 3 years. These parties include the franchisee, their owners (and members of their families and households), and their officers, directors, executives, managers, or professional staff.
These individuals are prohibited from owning or working for a competing business that operates within 20 miles of the franchise location's designated area. The restriction also applies to any other Beyond Juicery + Eatery Restaurant designated area.
Furthermore, these individuals are 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 comprehensive non-compete clause aims to protect Beyond Juicery Eatery's market share, customer relationships, and proprietary information after a franchise agreement ends.