Who is the Chem Dry franchisee allowed to disclose the Manual to?
Chem_Dry Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
FRANCHISEE agrees that the Manual's contents are confidential and agrees not disclose the Manual at any time to any person other than employees of the BUSINESS who need to know its contents or use the Manual for any purpose other than operating the BUSINESS. FRANCHISEE may not, at any time, copy, duplicate, record, or otherwise reproduce any part of the Manual. If FRANCHISEE loses the
Manual or the Manual is damaged or destroyed, FRANCHISEE shall obtain a replacement copy at CDI's then applicable charge.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 68–264)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Chem Dry's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is permitted to disclose the Manual to specific individuals under certain conditions. The franchisee can share the contents of the Manual with employees of the Chem Dry business who need to know the content to operate the business.
However, this disclosure is limited. The franchisee is explicitly prohibited from disclosing the Manual at any time to any person other than those employees who require the information for business operations. Furthermore, the franchisee cannot use the Manual for any purpose other than operating the Chem Dry business itself.
Additionally, the Chem Dry franchisee is restricted from making copies, duplicates, recordings, or any other form of reproduction of the Manual. If the Manual is lost, damaged, or destroyed, the franchisee must obtain a replacement copy from Chem Dry at the company's applicable charge.