Before what event will a Dryject franchisee not have the right to transfer under the agreement?

According to the 2025 Dryject Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee does not have the right to transfer their franchise agreement before the franchised business has commenced operations. This restriction is in place to protect Dryject's franchise system, trade secrets, operating procedures, reputation, image, and licensed rights, as well as the interests of both the franchisee and other Dryject franchisees.

This means that a new Dryject franchisee cannot sell or transfer their rights to the franchise before they have actually opened and started running the business. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, intended to ensure that franchisees are committed to establishing and operating the business before attempting to transfer it to someone else. It also allows Dryject to maintain control over who becomes a franchisee and ensures that new franchisees meet their standards.

Furthermore, any permitted transfer is contingent upon Dryject receiving a fully executed copy of all transfer documents and providing written consent. Dryject's consent to a transfer is a subjective determination, considering factors such as the transferee assuming all obligations, payment of debts to Dryject, absence of default by the franchisee, the transferee not operating a similar business (with exceptions for other Dryject franchisees), and the transferee meeting Dryject's requirements for new franchisees, including reputation, experience, financial stability, and commitment to the business.