Under what circumstances can Dryer Vent Squad seek injunctive relief against a franchisee?
Dryer_Vent_Squad Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
ope of the Prohibited Activities, narrowing the definition of a Competitive Business, shortening the duration of the Post-Term Restricted Period, reducing the geographic scope of the Restricted Territory and/or reducing the scope of any other covenant imposed upon Franchisee under this Article 6 to ensure that the terms and covenants are enforceable under applicable law.
6.G. BREACH OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AND OBLIGATIONS
Franchisee agrees that Franchisee's failure and/or Franchisee's Owner(s) failure to comply with the restrictive covenants and obligations set forth in this Article 6 will cause irreparable harm to Franchisor and/or other Dryer Vent Squad Business franchisees for which there is no adequate remedy at law. Franchisee agrees that any violation of these Article 6 covenants and obligations by either Franchisee and/or any Owner(s) will entitle Franchisor to injunctive relief. Franchisee agrees that Franchisor may apply for such injunctive relief, without bond, but upon due notice, in addition to such further and other relief as may be available at equity or law, and the sole remedy of Franchisee, in the event of the entry of such injunction, will be the dissolution of such injunction, if warranted, upon hearing duly held (all claims for damages by reason of the wrongful issuance of any such injunction being expressly waived hereby). If a court requires the filing of a bond notwithstanding the preceding sentence, the Franchisee and Franchisor agree that the amount of the bond shall not exceed $1,000. Franchisor's remedies under this Article 6.G. are not exclusive of any other, but may be combined with others under this Agreement, or at law or in equity, including injunctive relief, specific performance and recovery of monetary damages.
6.H. OWNERSHIP OF INNOVATIONS, IMPROVEMENTS AND CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Franchisee agrees that with regard to the Franchised Business all customer lists and their contents and information represent Confidential Information and constitute an asset of Franchisor whether or not such information was supplied by Franchisor. During the Term of this Agreement and in connection with the development, establishment, marketing, promotion and operation of the Franchised Business, Franchisee shall disclose to Franchisor all of Franchisee's ideas, concepts, methods and products conceived or developed by Franchisee and Franchisee's affiliates, Owners, agents, and employees relating to the development and operation of Dryer Vent Squad Businesses. Franchisee hereby assigns to Franchisor and Franchisee agrees to procure from Franchisee's Owners, affiliates and employees assignment of any such ideas, concepts, methods, and products that Franchisee is required to disclose to Franchisor under this Article 6.H. Franchisor shall have no obligation to make any lump sum or on-going payments to Franchisee or Franchisee's Owners, affiliates or employees with respect to any such idea, concept, method, technique or product. Franchisee agrees that Franchisee will not use nor will Franchisee allow any other person or entity to use any such concept, method or product without obtaining Franchisor's prior written approval.
ARTICLE 7 OPERATING STANDARDS
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Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 51–207)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Dryer Vent Squad Franchise Disclosure Document, Dryer Vent Squad can seek injunctive relief against a franchisee under several circumstances. One instance is if the franchisee or their owners fail to comply with the restrictive covenants and obligations detailed in Article 6 of the franchise agreement. Dryer Vent Squad asserts that such non-compliance would cause irreparable harm for which monetary compensation would not be adequate.
Another circumstance arises if a franchisee fails to comply with the intellectual property, brand protection, and non-competition covenants and restrictions outlined in Article 4 of the agreement. Dryer Vent Squad maintains that violations of these covenants would also result in irreparable harm, justifying injunctive relief.
Additionally, if a franchisee fails to make timely modifications and alterations to their administrative office as required by Dryer Vent Squad, this can also lead to Dryer Vent Squad seeking an ex-parte order from a court to authorize the franchisor or its agents to make the necessary alterations at the franchisee's expense. In any of these cases, Dryer Vent Squad can pursue injunctive relief, potentially without bond (though if a bond is required, it is capped at $1,000), and this remedy can be combined with other legal or equitable remedies, including specific performance and monetary damages.