Can Deka Lash terminate or limit access or privileges of Non-Employed Participants?
Deka_Lash Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Non-Employed Participants. All participants that (a) operate in the business, (b) are not listed owners on the franchise agreement, and (c) not formally recognized as employees, including, but not limited to, family members, close friends, significant others, spouses, and children (hereinafter "Non-Employed Participants"), must execute an approved confidentiality, non-disclosure, and non-competition agreement. Additionally, Non-Employed Participants must comply with any and all system policies, and Franchisor shall retain the right to terminate and/or limit any access or privileges.
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISED BUSINESS (FDD pages 47–48)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Deka Lash's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Deka Lash retains the right to terminate or limit access or privileges of Non-Employed Participants. Non-Employed Participants are defined as individuals who operate in the business but are not listed as owners on the franchise agreement and are not formally recognized as employees. This definition includes family members, close friends, significant others, spouses, and children.
These Non-Employed Participants must execute an approved confidentiality, non-disclosure, and non-competition agreement. Additionally, they must comply with all system policies implemented by Deka Lash.
This policy ensures that even individuals who are not formal employees or owners but are involved in the Deka Lash business operations are bound by confidentiality and non-competition agreements, and that Deka Lash has the authority to control their access and privileges within the business. This protects Deka Lash's interests and maintains the integrity of its business operations.