What are the Buildingstars restrictions on the franchisee's business location (Item 12) and how does this relate to the franchisee's obligations regarding site selection (Item 9)?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
notifying any Customer of FRANCHISEE'S new affiliation or employment;
- b. Contact or solicit, attempt to contact or solicit, or participate or aid in the contact or solicitation of, any Service Provider for the purpose of inducing or encouraging him, her or it to terminate or materially alter their employment, engagement, franchise relationship or other business relationship with BUILDINGSTARS, any Affiliate, or other franchisee;
- c. Do or take any action to circumvent or otherwise attempt to take away or interfere with or jeopardize the business relationship between the Customer and BUILDINGSTARS. FRANCHISEE acknowledges and agrees any interference with the Customer's business or the relationship between BUILDINGSTARS and Customers is in direct violation of this provision.
- C. Reasonableness of Restrictions. BUILDINGSTARS intends to restrict the activities of the FRANCHISEE under Sections IX and X of this Agreement only to the extent necessary for the protection of BUILDINGSTARS' legitimate business interests. For the sake of clarity, nothing herein is to restrict FRANCHISEE from providing janitorial/cleaning services to any entity or person that is not a Customer; provided however, that the foregoing shall not alter FRANCHISEE's obligations, including but not limited to Section IX above, under this Agreement. The foregoing covenants shall be construed as severable and independent and shall be interpreted and applied consistent with the requirements of reasonableness and equity. In the event a court of competent jurisdiction shall determine the business, time, or geographic limitations contained in this Agreement are illegal, invalid or unenforceable, then, the
court so holding shall reduce the limitation necessary to render such restriction enforceable by such court. BUILDINGSTARS shall have the right to reduce the scope of any covenant contained in Sections IX and X, without FRANCHISEE'S consent, effective immediately upon receipt by FRANCHISEE of written notice thereof; and FRANCHISEE shall comply with any covenant as so modified. In addition to any other remedies available at law or equity, BUILDINGSTARS shall have the right to injunctive relief for a violation or threatened violation of the foregoing. FRANCHISEE acknowledges that the restrictions imposed in this Section are reasonable and their enforcement will not cause an undue burden upon FRANCHISEE'S ability to earn a livelihood.
The terms of this Section X are assignable by BUILDINGSTARS and shall inure to the benefit of BUILDINGSTARS, as well as its successors and assigns. In the event of any assignment, sale, merger or change in ownership or structure of BUILDINGSTARS, the resulting entity shall step into the place of BUILDINGSTARS, without any additional consent of or notice to FRANCHISEE, as if the term BUILDNGSTARS were defined in this Agreement to include such entity.
XI. DEFAULT AND TERMINATION
A. Termination by BUILDINGSTARS.
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- 30 Day Opportunity to Cure BUILDINGSTARS may at its option, and without prejudice to any other rights or remedies provided for in this Agreement or at law or in equity, terminate this Agreement for "good cause". (Provided that state law permits BUILDINGSTARS to terminate earlier if the "good cause" constitutes a default which is not curable). Without limitation as to other situations, good cause for termination also exists if FRANCHISEE or any guarantor of this Agreement:
- (1) Does not perform any and all of the lawful terms, conditions, and obligations of this Agreement, or the Confidential Operations Manual; or
- (2) Commits any other act which constitutes good cause under applicable state law or court decisions;
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Buildingstars Franchise Disclosure Document, there are restrictions on a franchisee's business location and obligations regarding site selection. Buildingstars aims to limit franchisee activities under Sections IX and X of the agreement to protect its legitimate business interests. However, franchisees are allowed to provide janitorial/cleaning services to entities or persons who are not Buildingstars customers, as long as it doesn't interfere with the services provided under the franchise agreement.
Buildingstars retains the right to modify the scope of any covenant in Sections IX and X with written notice to the franchisee, who must then comply with the modified covenant. The franchisee acknowledges that the restrictions imposed are reasonable and won't unduly burden their ability to earn a livelihood. These terms are assignable by Buildingstars and will benefit Buildingstars' successors and assigns.
Furthermore, franchisees must not take any action to interfere with the business relationship between Buildingstars and its customers. Any interference is considered a direct violation of the agreement. Franchisees are also restricted from using the Buildingstars system or marks in connection with the sale of any products or services other than the cleaning business. If a customer requests services or products outside the normal scope of the system, the franchisee must obtain approval from Buildingstars, which will not unreasonably object if the services don't interfere with the franchise, are not associated with the marks and system, and are provided in a good and workmanlike manner. The customer must also be informed that these services are not being rendered in connection with the franchise.