Does the definition of 'Constituents' in the Dog Haus franchise agreement include past employees?

According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the definition of "Constituents" includes past employees. The definition extends to a wide range of individuals and entities associated with the parties involved in the franchise agreement.

Specifically, the definition encompasses past, present, and future Affiliates, parents, subsidiaries, divisions, partners, members, trustees, receivers, executors, representatives, administrators, owners, shareholders, distributors, parents, predecessors, officers, directors, agents, managers, principals, employees, insurers, successors, assigns, representatives, and attorneys. It also includes the past, present, and future officers, directors, agents, managers, principals, members, employees, insurers, successors, assigns, representatives, and attorneys of each of the foregoing.

This broad definition is significant because it extends the scope of various clauses and obligations within the franchise agreement to these individuals and entities. For example, confidentiality obligations or non-compete clauses may apply not only to the franchisee but also to their past employees who had access to confidential information or were involved in the operation of the Dog Haus business. This ensures that sensitive information and trade secrets are protected even after an employee leaves the franchisee's employment.