Does 'Business Data' include Customer Data for a Bigfoot Forestry franchise?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- "Business Data" means all data pertaining to Franchisee's Bigfoot Forestry Business, customers and business operations, whether collected by you, Franchisee, us or any other person.
"Customer Data" means and includes any and all data that pertains to a Bigfoot Forestry Business customer, including name, address, contact information, date of birth, purchase history and any other information collected for any purpose.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 42–162)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bigfoot Forestry's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, 'Business Data' does include 'Customer Data'. The FDD defines 'Business Data' as all data pertaining to the franchisee's Bigfoot Forestry Business, customers, and business operations, regardless of who collected it. This definition encompasses both 'Customer Data' and 'Operational Data'.
'Customer Data' is specifically defined as any and all data related to a Bigfoot Forestry Business customer. This includes, but is not limited to, the customer's name, address, contact information, date of birth, purchase history, and any other information collected for any purpose. This broad definition ensures that all customer-related information is considered part of the 'Business Data'.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that Bigfoot Forestry considers all information related to customers and the operation of the franchise to be critical business data. This data is likely subject to confidentiality and usage restrictions as outlined in the franchise agreement and related documents. Franchisees should understand their obligations regarding the collection, storage, and use of this data, as it is considered Intellectual Property.