Who is a Counselor Realty franchisee prohibited from soliciting during and after the term of the agreement?
Counselor_Realty Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (d) During the term of this Agreement and for a period of twenty-four (24) months after it expires, is terminated or is transferred, you will not alone, or in any capacity
with another person or entity, within the United States and any other geographical area in which Counselor operates, solicit or cause to be solicited any person or entity that is (or was within the previous six (6) months) an agent, employee or independent contractor of Counselor or another Counselor franchisee, for the purpose of hiring or contracting such person or entity to work for you or any other party, or for the purpose of inducing them to leave such party's employment or contract with Counselor or another Counselor franchisee.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, Counselor Realty franchisees are restricted from soliciting certain individuals for hiring or contracting purposes during the term of the Franchise Agreement and for 24 months after the agreement expires, is terminated, or is transferred. This restriction applies within the United States and any other geographical area in which Counselor Realty operates.
The specific individuals a franchisee is prohibited from soliciting are those who are (or were within the previous six months) an agent, employee, or independent contractor of Counselor Realty or another Counselor Realty franchisee. The purpose of this restriction is to prevent franchisees from poaching personnel from Counselor Realty or other franchisees within the system.
This non-solicitation clause aims to protect Counselor Realty's network and maintain stability among its franchisees by preventing the disruption that could arise from the loss of agents, employees, or independent contractors. Prospective franchisees should be aware of this restriction as it could impact their ability to recruit experienced personnel within the Counselor Realty network. It is a fairly standard clause in franchise agreements, intended to protect the franchisor and other franchisees.