What written agreements are Dog Haus franchisees obligated to obtain from personnel with access to Confidential Information?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee is obligated under its Franchise Agreement with Franchisor to obtain a written agreement from all supervisorial or managerial personnel employed by Franchisee and each independent contractor engaged by Franchisee who may have access to the Confidential Information and who may be the recipient of the disclosure of the Confidential Information to maintain the confidentiality of the Confidential Information, to obtain the written agreement from all supervisorial or managerial personnel employed by
Franchisee and each independent contractor to not use the Confidential Information other than in the course of his or her employment or engagement by Franchisee and to not disclose any of the Confidential Information to any unauthorized parties during the period of time that he or she is providing services for Franchisee and forever after his or her employment or engagement by Franchisee ends.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 87–328)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have a responsibility to ensure the confidentiality of proprietary information. Specifically, Dog Haus franchisees must obtain written agreements from all supervisorial or managerial personnel and any independent contractors who may have access to confidential information.
The written agreements must stipulate that these individuals will maintain the confidentiality of the information, use it only in the course of their employment or engagement with the franchisee, and not disclose it to unauthorized parties. This obligation extends not only during their time providing services to the franchisee but also indefinitely after their employment or engagement ends.
This requirement ensures that Dog Haus protects its trade secrets and confidential business practices. By mandating these agreements, Dog Haus aims to prevent the unauthorized dissemination of sensitive information that could harm the brand's competitive advantage. The agreements provide a legal basis for enforcing confidentiality and seeking remedies if breaches occur. Prospective franchisees should understand this obligation and factor in the administrative effort and potential legal costs associated with enforcing these agreements.