Does the Buns On Fire Franchise Agreement specify that knowledge of suppliers is considered Confidential Information?

We possess and will further develop and acquire certain confidential and proprietary information and trade secrets including, but not limited to, the following categories of information, methods, techniques, procedure, technologies, and knowledge that we, our affiliates, or our franchisees have developed or will develop (the "Confidential Information") including: (1) methods, techniques, specifications, standards, policies, procedures, information, concepts and processes relating to knowledge of and experience in the development,

operation, and franchising of the Franchise Business; (2) marketing and promotional programs for the Franchise Business and customer information; (3) recipes, cooking methods, and ingredient lists; (4) methods of operation; (5) knowledge of specifications for and knowledge of suppliers of certain materials, equipment and supplies for the Franchise Business; (6) operating results and financial performance of the Franchise Business; (7) the Operations Manual; and (8) the terms of the Franchise Agreement.

Under the Franchise Agreement, we will disclose to you parts of the Confidential Information as are required for the development and operation of the Franchise Business during training and in the course of any guidance or assistance furnished to you. You may learn or otherwise obtain from us additional Confidential Information during the term of the Franchise Agreement. You must agree to disclose the Confidential Information to your Stakeholders and employees only to the extent permitted by the Franchise Agreement.

You must acknowledge and agree that the Confidential Information is confidential to and a valuable asset of us and our affiliates, is proprietary, includes trade secrets of us and our affiliates and is disclosed to you on the condition that you agree that during and after the term of the applicable agreement you: (1) will not use the Confidential Information in any other business or capacity; (2) will maintain the absolute confidentiality of the Confidential Information; (3) will not make unauthorized copies of any portion of the Confidential Information disclosed in written or other tangible form; (4) will adopt and implement all reasonable procedures we prescribe to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure of the Confidential Information; and (5) will require all Stakeholders, spouses of Stakeholders, and all employees who have access to the Confidential Information to sign Confidentiality, Non-Competition, and Non-Solicitation Agreements in the form we approve and provide us, at our request, with signed copies of each agreement. Nothing contained in the Franchise Agreement will be construed to prohibit you from using the Confidential Information in connection with the operation of other Franchise Businesses according to a Franchise Agreement or other Agreements with us.

Source: Item 14 — PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION (FDD pages 37–39)