What specific actions does the Signer covenant to undertake to protect the goodwill and unique qualities of the Dryject system?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Signer shall not, directly or indirectly, do any act or omit to do any act, which would or would likely to be injurious or prejudicial to the goodwill associated with DRYJECT SYSTEM.
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- Except to the extent prohibited by the laws of the state where the Franchised Business is located, in order to protect the goodwill and unique qualities of DRYJECT SYSTEM and the confidentiality and value of Franchisor's Trade Secrets, and in consideration for the disclosure to Signer of Franchisor's Trade Secrets, Signer further undertakes and covenants that, during the time Franchisee is a franchisee of Franchisor and for the two (2) years following the termination or expiration of Franchisee's Franchise Agreement, Signer will not:
- (a) Directly or indirectly, for himself/herself or through, on behalf of or in conjunction with any person, partnership or business entity, engage in or acquire any financial or beneficial interest in (including interest in business entities, partnerships, trusts, unincorporated associations or joint ventures), advise, help or make loans to any entity involved in business which is the same as or similar to that conducted by "DryJect"® which business is, or is intended to be located, within the United States; or
Source: Item 8 — BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 68–229)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dryject FDD, a Signer (likely an employee or contractor) agrees to protect the goodwill and unique qualities of the Dryject system through several specific actions. The Signer must not perform any action that could harm the goodwill associated with the Dryject system.
During the time the franchisee is a franchisee and for two years after the franchise terminates or expires, the Signer is prohibited from engaging in or acquiring financial interest in any business that is the same as or similar to Dryject, or advising, helping, or making loans to any such business. This restriction applies to businesses located within the United States.
These covenants aim to prevent individuals with knowledge of Dryject's trade secrets and operations from using that knowledge to compete with Dryject, either directly or indirectly, thereby protecting the brand's goodwill and market position. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising to protect the franchisor's business model and market share.