Where can I find the form of the System Protection Agreement for a Crepe De Licious franchise?
Crepe_De_Licious Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
EXHIBIT H -2
CREPE DE LICIOUS FRANCHISE
SAMPLE SYSTEM PROTECTION AGREEMENT
This System Protection Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by the undersigned ("you" or "your") in favor of Crepe Delicious Holding USA, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its successors and assigns ("us," "we" or "our"), upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
1. Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings given to them below:
"Competitive Business" means any business that: (i) sells or offers to sell products the same as or similar to the type of products sold by you in and/or from the Franchisee Territory (including, but not limited to, the products we authorize); or (ii) provides or offers to provide services the same as or similar to the type of services sold by you in and/or from the Franchisee Territory (including, but not limited to, the services we authorize), but excludes a Crepe de licious business operating pursuant to a franchise agreement with us.
"Copyrights" means all works and materials for which we or our affiliate have secured common law or registered copyright protection and that we allow franchisees to use, sell, or display in connection with the marketing and/or operation of a Crepe de licious business or the solicitation or offer of a Crepe de licious franchise, whether now in existence or created in the future.
"Franchisee" means the Crepe de licious franchisee for which you are a manager or officer.
"Franchisee Territory" means the territory granted to you pursuant to a franchise agreement with us.
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS (FDD pages 46–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crepe De Licious's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the sample System Protection Agreement can be found in Exhibit H-2. This agreement is crucial for protecting Crepe De Licious's intellectual property and system. It outlines the terms and conditions that individuals, such as employees or contractors, must adhere to in order to safeguard the brand's proprietary information.
The System Protection Agreement defines key terms such as "Competitive Business," "Copyrights," "Franchisee," and "Franchisee Territory." These definitions clarify the scope and limitations of the agreement, ensuring that all parties understand their obligations. For instance, it specifies what constitutes a competitive business and what is considered the franchisee's protected territory.
This agreement is designed to prevent the unauthorized use or disclosure of Crepe De Licious's intellectual property, which includes trade secrets, trademarks, and operational methods. It requires individuals with access to this information to maintain its confidentiality and to refrain from using it in any way that could harm the franchise system. Prospective franchisees should carefully review this agreement to understand their responsibilities and the measures in place to protect the Crepe De Licious brand.