Does the Dryer Vent Squad franchise agreement allow for sublicensing of Improvements?

Based on the 2024 Dryer Vent Squad Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are not allowed to use or allow any other person or entity to use any concept, method, or product related to the Franchised Business without obtaining the prior written approval of Dryer Vent Squad.

According to the franchise agreement, during the term of the agreement, franchisees must disclose to Dryer Vent Squad all ideas, concepts, methods, and products conceived or developed by the franchisee and their affiliates, owners, agents, and employees relating to the development and operation of Dryer Vent Squad Businesses. The franchisee then assigns these innovations to Dryer Vent Squad without any obligation for Dryer Vent Squad to provide payment.

This means that any improvements or innovations developed by a Dryer Vent Squad franchisee during their operation become the property of the franchisor, and the franchisee cannot sublicense or allow others to use them without explicit written permission from Dryer Vent Squad. This clause ensures that Dryer Vent Squad maintains control over all aspects of the brand and system, but it also means franchisees may not directly profit from their own innovations beyond their franchise operations.