What section of the Ella Cafe Development Agreement outlines the use of Confidential Information?
Ella_Cafe Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
serve. Any proposed replacement District Manager must
successfully complete the initial training program and such other training required by Franchisor before assuming his or her position as District Manager and, in no event, later than 90 days after the previous District Manager ceased to serve in such position.
5.2. Compliance with Laws. In addition to complying with its obligations under this Agreement, Develope
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 50–181)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Ella Cafe's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 6 of the Development Agreement outlines the use of Confidential Information. Specifically, section 6.1 addresses the nondisclosure of confidential information. It states that the Developer and its Owners must maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information.
The agreement specifies that the Developer can only use this information to develop Ella Cafe Coffee Houses. Furthermore, the Developer is only allowed to share the Confidential Information with employees who need to know it for their job.
This obligation to keep information confidential extends beyond the agreement's expiration or termination. This means that even after the franchise relationship ends, the franchisee is still legally bound to protect Ella Cafe's Confidential Information.