What agreement is a spouse or domestic partner of a Dryject franchise owner required to sign?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
EXHIBIT F
SPOUSAL NON-DISCLOSURE AND NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENT
SPOUSAL NON-DISCLOSURE AND NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered into between DRYJECT MANAGEMENT, LCC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company, with its principal place of business at 307 Lincoln Avenue, Hatboro, Pennsylvania 19040 ("Franchisor") and , a/an with its principal place of business at ("Franchisee") and, the spouse or domestic partner of an owner of Franchisee ("Signer") with a primary residence at
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WHEREAS, Franchisor has developed, is using and is the owner of all rights in a unique system (hereinafter "DRYJECT SYSTEM") for the development and operation of a business specializing in offering a patented, unique and exclusive natural grass ("turf") aeration service limited to golf course and sports turf facilities under the trade name and mark "DryJect"® (hereinafter "DRYJECT");
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS (FDD page 38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dryject Franchise Disclosure Document, a spouse or domestic partner of a Dryject franchise owner is required to sign a Spousal Non-Disclosure and Non-Competition Agreement. This agreement is made between Dryject Management, LLC, the franchisee, and the spouse or domestic partner of an owner of the franchisee.
The agreement is in place because Dryject has developed a unique system for operating a business specializing in natural grass aeration services for golf courses and sports turf facilities under the trade name and mark "DryJect". The agreement is designed to protect Dryject's interests by ensuring that the spouse or domestic partner does not disclose confidential information or compete with the Dryject business.
This requirement is fairly common in franchising, as franchisors want to protect their trade secrets and business methods. By having the spouse or domestic partner sign a non-disclosure and non-competition agreement, Dryject aims to prevent the unauthorized use of its proprietary information, especially in the event of divorce or separation. Prospective franchisees should carefully review the terms of this agreement with their legal counsel to understand its implications fully.