After the Buildingstars agreement terminates, for how long is the franchisee prohibited from soliciting Buildingstars service providers?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ility companies, or other entities or otherwise perform any services for, engage in or acquire, be an employee of, have any financial interest in, loan money to, or have any interest based on profits or revenues of, any cleaning service business or janitorial business within the Area or within any 10 mile
area where BUILDINGSTARS or any Affiliate, franchisee or licensee of BUILDINGSTARS is operating.
B. Non-Solicitation.
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- FRANCHISEE agrees that during the term of this Agreement and for one (1) year after the Transfer, expiration or termination for any reason of this Agreement or the entry of a final order of a court of competent jurisdiction enforcing this covenant, whichever is later, FRANCHISEE and any of its relatives, or associates, shall not, directly or indirectly, for FRANCHISEE or for any other person or entity (except BUILDINGSTARS):
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buildingstars' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is restricted from soliciting Buildingstars service providers during the term of the agreement and for one year after the agreement's transfer, expiration, or termination. This restriction also applies following the entry of a final court order enforcing this covenant, whichever event occurs later. This non-solicitation clause extends to the franchisee, their relatives, and associates, preventing them from indirectly or directly encouraging any Buildingstars service provider to terminate or alter their relationship with Buildingstars, its affiliates, or other franchisees.
This provision protects Buildingstars' relationships with its service providers, ensuring that franchisees do not disrupt the established network. The restriction remains in effect even after the franchise agreement ends, providing Buildingstars with a buffer period to maintain stability within its service provider network.
For a prospective Buildingstars franchisee, this means they cannot recruit or attempt to recruit Buildingstars service providers for their own ventures or for another company for one year after leaving the Buildingstars system. This restriction is in place to prevent unfair competition and protect the franchisor's business interests.