What happens if a Clear Pest Pros franchisee violates confidentiality or non-disclosure provisions in Sections 6 and 13 of the agreement?

According to the 2025 Clear Pest Pros Franchise Disclosure Document, violating confidentiality or non-disclosure provisions in Sections 6 and 13 of the agreement can lead to the termination of the franchise agreement. Specifically, Item 22 of the contract outlines various conditions that could lead to termination, including violating any provision regarding confidentiality or non-disclosure as stated in Sections 6 and 13.

This means that if a Clear Pest Pros franchisee discloses confidential information, such as operating procedures, customer lists, trade secrets, or any other proprietary knowledge, they would be in breach of the agreement. This breach gives Clear Pest Pros the right to terminate the franchise agreement. The franchisee's rights to operate the Clear Pest Pros business would then cease.

Clear Pest Pros also requires its franchisees to ensure that their Managing Owners, Designated General Managers, and sales/account management employees sign non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements. These agreements must prohibit the disclosure of trade secrets, customer lists, or any other confidential information regarding the Clear Pest Pros system. This requirement emphasizes the importance Clear Pest Pros places on protecting its confidential information and the potential consequences for franchisees who fail to uphold these obligations.