Does the Bor Restoration franchisee own the Franchisee Manual, or is it loaned?
Bor_Restoration Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
We will loan you one copy of the Franchisee Manual, though it will always remain our property. It is part of the System and contains our confidential, proprietary, and trade secret information. The Table of Contents of the Franchisee Manual is found in Exhibit C to this Disclosure Document. The Franchisee Manual contains approximately 96 pages.
Source: Item 11 — (FDD pages 22–28)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Bor Restoration's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are loaned a copy of the Franchisee Manual, but it remains the property of Bor Restoration. The manual is considered part of the Bor Restoration system and contains confidential, proprietary, and trade secret information. The Franchisee Manual contains approximately 96 pages, and its table of contents can be found in Exhibit C of the FDD.
This arrangement is typical in franchising, as the operations manual contains the franchisor's core business methods and intellectual property. By retaining ownership, Bor Restoration ensures consistent brand standards and protects its confidential information.
As a Bor Restoration franchisee, you will be responsible for keeping the manual secure and using it only for operating your franchise. You cannot copy, distribute, or share the manual with unauthorized parties. Upon termination or transfer of the franchise, you must return the manual to Bor Restoration.