Who is prohibited from soliciting Degree Wellness clients after the termination of the agreement?
Degree_Wellness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You agree that during the Term of this Agreement, and thereafter for a period of two (2) years following any Transfer, termination or expiration of this Agreement, neither you, nor any Principal Owner, nor any member of your immediate family or of the immediate family of any Principal Owner, will directly or indirectly (a) solicit for wellness or related services or products with any person who was a member or client of the Franchise within the two year period prior to such Transfer, termination or expiration; or (b) interfere with our relationship with any of our franchisees, vendors, suppliers or referral sources.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 66–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, after the termination or expiration of the franchise agreement, the following individuals are prohibited from soliciting Degree Wellness clients for wellness or related services or products: the franchisee, any Principal Owner, and any member of their immediate families. This restriction applies to individuals who were members or clients of the franchise within the two-year period prior to the termination or expiration of the agreement.
This non-solicitation clause extends for a period of two years following the transfer, termination, or expiration of the franchise agreement. This means that for two years after the franchise ends, the franchisee and related parties cannot actively seek out or offer services to individuals who were clients of the Degree Wellness franchise within the two years before the end of the agreement.
This provision is designed to protect Degree Wellness's customer base and prevent former franchisees from unfairly competing by leveraging the relationships and goodwill established during the franchise term. It is a fairly standard practice in franchising to include non-solicitation clauses to safeguard the brand's customer relationships. A prospective franchisee should carefully consider the implications of this restriction, especially if they plan to remain in the same geographic area after the franchise agreement ends.