According to Deck Medic's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are restricted from using the brand's Know-How outside of their franchised Deck Medic business, both during the term of the agreement and after its expiration or termination. The Know-How encompasses Deck Medic's trade secrets and proprietary information related to the development, marketing, and operation of the Deck Medic business. This includes methods, techniques, specifications, procedures, policies, and marketing strategies that constitute part of the Deck Medic system, as well as information contained in the operations manual and confidential information.

Specifically, the franchise agreement stipulates that franchisees must not use the Know-How in any business or capacity other than the operation of their franchised Deck Medic business, as instructed by the franchisor. Franchisees are also obligated to maintain the confidentiality of the Know-How, prevent unauthorized copies of related documents, and take reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure. Upon expiration, termination, or transfer of the franchise agreement, the franchisee must immediately cease using the Know-How.

These restrictions also apply to the franchisee's owners and spouses, reinforcing the franchisor's intent to protect its proprietary information and maintain a competitive advantage. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as franchisors need to protect their systems and methods from being used to benefit competing businesses, even after a franchise agreement ends. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these restrictions and ensure they understand the scope of the Know-How and the limitations on its use, especially if they have other business interests or plans for the future.