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Does the Confidentiality and Non-Compete Agreement for Burros Fries specify any conditions under which the agreement can be terminated?

Burros_Fries Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

Against Franchisor

Franchisee specifically acknowledges that, pursuant to this Agreement, Franchisee will receive valuable specialized training, our Confidential Information and our System.

Franchisee agrees that, except as otherwise approved in writing by us, Franchisee shall not, during the term of this Agreement and for a period of two (2) years from the date of (i) a transfer permitted under this Agreement; (ii) the expiration or termination of this Agreement (regardless of the cause for termination); or (iii) a final order of a duly authorized arbitrator, panel of arbitrators, or a court of competent jurisdiction (after all appeals have been taken) with respect to any of the foregoing or with respect to the enforcement of this Section 19.C, either directly or indirectly for itself, or through, on behalf of, or in conjunction with, any person, persons, or legal entity, own, maintain, operate, engage in, be employed by, or have any interest in any business using any aspect of the System, the overall Burros & Fries business concept, with similar Products and/or Services within a ten (10) mile radius of the Accepted Location designated hereunder, or within a ten (10) mile radius of any other System franchise or company-owned business in existence or planned as of the time of termination or expiration of this Agreement as identified in the Franchise Disclosure Document in effect as of the date of expiration or termination of this Agreement.

The unenforceability of all or part of this covenant not to compete in any jurisdiction will not affect the enforceability of this covenant not to compete in any other jurisdictions, or the enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement. This covenant not to compete is given in part in specific consideration for access to trade secrets provided as a part of our training or ongoing support programs. In any jurisdiction in which the covenant contained in this Section 19 or any part of it is deemed not enforceable in whole or in part, Franchisee hereby grants us an option to purchase Franchisee's Business on expiration or termination of this Agreement. In such case, we may exercise this option by giving thirty (30) days' written

notice to Franchisee (Sections 22.C and 22.E). On termination or expiration, Franchisee will deliver to us a list of these Assets (as described in Section 24.G) and their cost as well as receipts evidencing their cost. Franchisee must relinquish possession on receipt of payment, but no later than ninety (90) days after expiration or termination. Franchisee's other post termination obligations under this Agreement and by law remain in effect on termination or expiration of this Agreement.

D. Exception to Covenant Not to Compete

Section 19.C hereof shall not apply to ownership by Franchisee or any of its Owners of less than a five percent (5%) beneficial interest in the outstanding equity securities of any Publicly-Held Corporation. As used in this Agreement the term "Publicly-Held Corporation" shall be deemed to refer to a corporation which has securities that has been registered under the Federal Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

E. Franchisee Will Not Divert Business

During the term of this Agreement and for a period of two (2) years following the expiration or termination of this Agreement, Franchisee agrees that it will not, either directly or indirectly, for itself, or through, on behalf of, or in conjunction with any person, persons, or legal entity:

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Burros Fries's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchisee is bound by a non-compete agreement during the term of the agreement and for two years after a transfer, expiration, or termination of the agreement. This restriction applies regardless of the cause of termination. The franchisee is prohibited from engaging in any business using the Burros Fries system or concept, with similar products or services, within a 10-mile radius of the franchisee's location or any other Burros Fries franchise.

The agreement also states that the unenforceability of the non-compete clause in one jurisdiction does not affect its enforceability in other jurisdictions or the rest of the agreement. As further protection for Burros Fries, the franchisee grants Burros Fries an option to purchase the franchisee's business upon expiration or termination of the agreement if the non-compete clause is deemed unenforceable in a particular jurisdiction. Burros Fries may exercise this option with 30 days' written notice.

Upon termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, the franchisee must immediately stop using any confidential information, methods, trade secrets, product descriptions, and trademarks associated with Burros Fries. This includes ceasing the use of signage, advertising materials, menus, and any other items displaying Burros Fries's trademarks. The franchisee is responsible for making changes to signage and buildings to distinguish the business from its former appearance as a Burros Fries location. The franchisee must also comply with the non-compete and confidentiality agreements and return all confidential information to Burros Fries.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.