Can Crave reduce the scope of the non-compete agreement without my consent?
Crave Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- I understand and acknowledge that the Company shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to reduce the scope of any covenant set forth in this Agreement, or any portion thereof, witho
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 63–253)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company has the right to unilaterally reduce the scope of the non-compete agreement. Specifically, the document states that Crave can reduce the scope of any covenant within the agreement without the franchisee's consent.
This means that Crave can lessen the restrictions on a franchisee's activities after they leave the franchise system. This could potentially benefit the franchisee by allowing them more freedom to pursue other business ventures sooner or in a wider geographic area than initially agreed upon.
However, it's important to note that Crave is not obligated to reduce the scope of the non-compete. The decision is at their "sole discretion." A prospective franchisee should consider this when evaluating the non-compete terms and factor in the possibility that the restrictions could remain in full effect upon termination of the franchise agreement.