What conditions must my partners, employees, advisors, or other representatives meet before I can disclose Carls Jr. Confidential Information to them?
Carls_Jr Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In the event I want to disclose the Confidential Information to my partners, employees, advisors or other representatives, I will ensure that such partner, employee, advisor or other representative: (A) has a reasonable need to know the Confidential Information in connection with the evaluation of the franchise opportunity; and (B) has been advised of the confidential nature of the Confidential Information and has agreed to maintain the confidential nature.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 76–364)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Carls Jr. Franchise Disclosure Document, if you want to disclose Confidential Information to your partners, employees, advisors, or other representatives, you must ensure they meet specific conditions. These conditions are designed to protect the confidentiality of the Carls Jr. System.
Specifically, the individuals must have a reasonable need to know the Confidential Information in connection with evaluating the franchise opportunity. This means the information should only be shared if it's necessary for them to understand and assess the potential franchise investment.
Additionally, each person must be advised of the confidential nature of the information and agree to maintain its confidentiality. This can be achieved through a Confidentiality Agreement with Carls Jr. This agreement ensures they understand their obligations to protect the information and prevent unauthorized disclosure. By adhering to these conditions, a prospective Carls Jr. franchisee can share necessary information while safeguarding the brand's proprietary assets.