What is the agreement called that the spouse must sign for a Crave franchise?

According to Crave's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee has a spouse, that spouse is required to sign the 'Spouse Confidentiality and Non-Compete Agreement.' This agreement is listed as Attachment 8 to the Franchise Agreement.

This requirement is fairly common in franchising. It ensures that the spouse is also bound by the confidentiality and non-compete terms of the franchise agreement. This is particularly important because a spouse may have access to sensitive business information or could potentially influence the franchisee's decisions in a way that could harm the franchise system.

By signing this agreement, the spouse agrees not to disclose confidential information about the Crave franchise and also agrees not to compete with the franchise during the term of the agreement and for a specified period afterward. Prospective franchisees should carefully review the terms of this agreement with their spouse and legal counsel to understand the full implications before signing the franchise agreement.