Can Extreme Art Studio use customer information after the termination of the franchise agreement?
Extreme_Art_Studio Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
System we designate may give us and our affiliates independent, unlimited access to all information relating to the Franchised Business generated by the Computer System, including, but not limited to, customer, price maintenance and payroll information. At our request, you agree to sign a release with any vendor of your Computer System providing us with unlimited access to your data. You also agree to provide us with access to the WordPress, Class Registration Software, Database Management Software and cameras used in your Extreme Art Studio Business.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 49)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Extreme Art Studio Franchise Disclosure Document, Extreme Art Studio retains independent, unlimited access to all information generated by the computer system relating to the franchised business. This includes customer information. This access is not limited by the termination of the franchise agreement.
Extreme Art Studio's access extends to WordPress, Class Registration Software, Database Management Software, and cameras used in the Extreme Art Studio business. The franchisee must sign a release with any vendor of their Computer System, granting Extreme Art Studio unlimited access to their data.
This means that even after a franchise agreement terminates, Extreme Art Studio can continue to utilize customer data collected during the operation of the franchise. This is a significant consideration for franchisees concerned about data privacy and the competitive implications of the franchisor retaining access to customer information after the franchise ends.