Are there exceptions to the non-exclusive nature of the Dryject franchise?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(c) Except as provided for in Section 4 of this Agreement above, the Franchised Business and Licensed Rights granted under this Agreement are non-exclusive, and We retain the right, in Our sole discretion:
(i) To continue to operate DryJect businesses and to use the Licensed Rights in any territory outside of Your Designated Territory, and to license others to do so; and,
(ii) To develop, use and franchise the rights to any trade names, trademarks, service marks, trade symbols, emblems, signs, slogans, insignias or copyrights not specifically designated by Us as Licensed Rights, for use with similar or different franchise systems in any territory, on such terms and conditions as We may deem advisable, and without granting You any rights.
Source: Item 8 — BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 68–229)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dryject Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise and licensed rights granted are generally non-exclusive. This means Dryject retains specific rights that could impact a franchisee's operations.
Dryject has the right to continue operating Dryject businesses and using the licensed rights in any territory outside of a franchisee's designated territory. They can also license others to do so. Additionally, Dryject can develop, use, and franchise the rights to any trade names, trademarks, service marks, trade symbols, emblems, signs, slogans, insignias, or copyrights not specifically designated as licensed rights. This allows Dryject to create similar or different franchise systems in any territory without granting the franchisee any rights to them.
This non-exclusive arrangement means that while a franchisee has a designated territory, Dryject can still operate or franchise similar businesses outside that territory, potentially creating competition. It also allows Dryject to expand into related or different business areas using its own branding without involving existing franchisees. A prospective franchisee should consider these factors and how they might affect their business's long-term growth and market share.