If the franchisee is married, what agreement must their spouse sign for a Crave franchise?
Crave Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If you are a married individual, your spouse must sign our Spouse Confidentiality and Non-Compete Agreement which is attached to our Franchise Agreement as Attachment 8. Your spouse is not required to guarantee your performance.
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS (FDD pages 48–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee is married, their spouse must sign a Spouse Confidentiality and Non-Compete Agreement. This agreement is included as Attachment 8 to the Franchise Agreement.
The purpose of this agreement is to protect Crave's confidential information and prevent unfair competition. By signing the agreement, the franchisee's spouse agrees to keep Crave's proprietary information confidential and not to engage in any business activities that would compete with Crave during the term of the franchise agreement and for a specified period afterward.
It is important to note that, according to the FDD, the spouse is not required to guarantee the franchisee's performance under the Franchise Agreement. This means that the spouse's personal assets are not at risk if the franchisee fails to meet their financial or other obligations to Crave. Prospective franchisees should carefully review Attachment 8, the Spouse Confidentiality and Non-Compete Agreement, to understand its specific terms and conditions and how it may affect their spouse.