What is the duration of the non-competition agreement following the termination of employment with a Big Apple Bagels franchisee?

RECITALS:

• A. Employer is a Franchisee of BAB Systems, Inc. ("BAB"), an Illinois corporation, pursuant to a Franchise Agreement ("Franchise Agreement") with BAB. BAB is in the business of operating a franchise distribution system related to owning and operating certain Stores under the name "Big Apple Bagels" or "My Favorite Muffin" that offer and sell "Big Apple Bagels" branded bagels and cream cheese spreads, "My Favorite Muffin" branded muffins, and "Brewster's" branded coffee for on premises consumption and retail and (except for Brewster's coffee) wholesale distribution Employer operates a "Big Apple Bagels" Store pursuant to the Franchise Agreement. In connection with Employer's business, Employer will be using various techniques, systems, procedures, standards, manuals, data, specifications, and other materials, all of which are considered the proprietary and confidential information ("Proprietary Information") of BAB.
• B. Employer will also develop or acquire the right to the use of important information relating to the identity of its customers, the nature and amount of their purchases, pricing practices, receipts, ingredients, the identity of suppliers, sales volumes, costs, expenses and other information. All of the above methods, materials and information are referred to as "Confidential Information."
• C. During the course of Employee's employment with Employer, Employee will have access and learn from Employer much or all of the Proprietary Information and the Confidential Information.
• D. In light of the above facts and for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
• 1. Importance of Proprietary Information and Confidential Information. Employee acknowledges that: (a) Employee has learned and/or will learn Proprietary Information and Confidential Information during Employee's employment with Employer; (b) this Proprietary Information and Confidential Information is an important asset of Employer; and (c) it is important to keep the Proprietary Information and Confidential Information confidential in order for Employer to protect its business and to maintain its competitive advantage.
• 1. Agreement to Maintain Confidentiality. Employee agrees that both during and after the termination of Employee's employment with Employer, Employee will: (a) guard and protect the

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 87–319)