Does the Byrider franchise agreement allow the company to require confidentiality agreements from the Designated Manager?

According to the 2025 Byrider Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for ensuring that their employees, agents, and representatives comply with the confidentiality provisions outlined in the franchise agreement. Specifically, the franchisee must take all necessary steps, including those reasonably requested by Byrider, to keep the company's confidential information secret and confidential for the sole use and benefit of Byrider and its affiliates.

This obligation extends to the franchisee's Designated Manager, meaning Byrider can indirectly require confidentiality from the Designated Manager by obligating the franchisee to enforce it. The FDD states that the franchisee acknowledges the confidential information is valuable and proprietary to Byrider's business. This information is protected to maintain Byrider's competitive advantage.

In practical terms, a prospective Byrider franchisee should understand that they are responsible for ensuring their Designated Manager, along with all other employees, adheres to strict confidentiality standards. This may involve implementing internal policies, training programs, and requiring employees to sign confidentiality agreements as part of their employment terms. The franchisee should carefully review the definition of "Confidential Information" in the Byrider franchise agreement to fully understand the scope of these obligations.