Who must sign confidentiality agreements to access the Dryject System information?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
YJECT SYSTEM for so long as Franchisee is licensed by Franchisor to use DRYJECT SYSTEM.
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- Trainee shall not at any time make copies of any documents or compilations containing some or all of Franchisor's Trade Secrets without the express written permission of Franchisor.
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- Trainee shall not disclose or permit the disclosure of Franchisor's Trade Secrets except to other employees of Franchisee and only to the limited extent necessary to train or assist other employees of Franchisee who have also signed Non-Disclosure, Non-Solicitation and Non-Competition Agreements or Confidentiality Agreement where appropriate as determined by Franchisor in the development or maintenance of Business using DRYJECT SYSTEM.
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- That all information and materials, including without limitation, specifications, techniques and compilations of data which Franchisor shall designate as confidential shall be deemed Franchisor's Trade Secrets for the purposes of this Agreement.
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Source: Item 8 — BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 68–229)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, multiple parties are required to sign confidentiality agreements to protect the Dryject System's trade secrets. Specifically, trainees who receive access to Dryject's trade secrets during their employment with a franchisee must sign Non-Disclosure, Non-Solicitation and Non-Competition Agreements or Confidentiality Agreements. The franchisor determines when a confidentiality agreement is appropriate. Additionally, any employees, agents, and independent contractors of the franchisee who have access to customer lists must also sign a confidentiality agreement.
These measures are in place to safeguard Dryject's confidential information, which includes the operations manual, system standards, specifications, procedures, techniques, and customer lists. The FDD emphasizes that unauthorized use or disclosure of this information could cause significant harm to Dryject. Franchisees are responsible for ensuring that anyone with access to this sensitive data is bound by a confidentiality agreement.
This requirement is a standard practice in franchising, as franchisors need to protect their proprietary information and maintain a competitive advantage. By requiring confidentiality agreements, Dryject aims to prevent the leakage of valuable trade secrets and maintain the integrity of its franchise system. Prospective franchisees should understand that enforcing these agreements with their personnel is a critical aspect of operating a Dryject franchise.