Does the Dryject franchise agreement require a Spousal Non-Disclosure and Non-Competition Agreement?
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
RECITALS
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 8 — BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 68–229)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dryject Franchise Disclosure Document, Exhibit F is 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 recitals section of the agreement indicates that Dryject owns all rights to a unique system for a natural grass aeration service for golf courses and sports turf facilities under the trade name "DryJect". The agreement is designed to protect Dryject's interests in its system and trade secrets.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review Exhibit F with their legal counsel to understand the full scope of the obligations and restrictions placed on their spouse or domestic partner. This includes understanding the implications of the non-disclosure and non-competition clauses, as well as the potential legal ramifications of any breach of the agreement.