What happens to confidential Brain Balance material and copies when my employment terminates?

According to the 2025 Brain Balance Franchise Disclosure Document, upon termination of employment, an individual must surrender all confidential and proprietary material, including any copies, to the Company. This requirement does not apply if the material is needed for authorized work performed for the Company. This obligation is part of the Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation, and Non-Compete Agreement that individuals associated with Brain Balance are required to adhere to.

This means that a franchisee or employee leaving Brain Balance must return all documents, electronic files, and any other materials containing confidential information. This includes, but is not limited to, ideas, methods, protocols, procedures, techniques, written material, and know-how developed during their engagement with the company. The purpose is to protect Brain Balance's trade secrets and proprietary information.

This provision is standard in franchise agreements to safeguard the franchisor's intellectual property and business methods. Prospective Brain Balance franchisees should understand that this obligation extends beyond the termination of their franchise agreement, ensuring that confidential information remains protected even after their association with the company ends. It is important to carefully review the Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation, and Non-Compete Agreement to fully understand the scope of these obligations.