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What specific interests of Floyds 99 are the restrictions in the Agreements or NDA designed to protect?

Floyds_99 Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Developer acknowledges that, in addition to the training provided pursuant to this Agreement and the Franchise Agreements and the license of the Marks under the Franchise Agreements, Franchisor has also licensed commercially valuable information which comprises and is a part of the Licensed Methods, including without limitation, operations, proprietary products, proprietary product formulas, vendor lists, marketing, advertising and related information and materials and that the value of this information derives not only from the time, effort and money which went into its compilation, but from the usage of the same by all Developers and franchisees of Franchisor using the Marks and Licensed Methods. Therefore, other than the FLOYD'S 99 Shop(s) authorized by separate agreement(s) with Franchisor, neither Developer nor any of Developer's officers, directors, shareholders, Principal Managers, Barbershop managers, equity owners, members, managers or partners, nor any member of his or their immediate families, shall during the term of this Agreement:

  • (a) have any direct or indirect controlling interest as a disclosed or beneficial owner in a "Competitive Business" as defined below;
  • (b) perform services as a director, officer, manager, employee, consultant, representative, agent or otherwise for a Competitive Business; or
  • (c) divert or attempt to divert any business related to, or any client or account of any FLOYD'S 99 Shop, Franchisor's business or any other FLOYD'S 99 Developer's business, by direct inducement or otherwise, or divert or attempt to divert the employment of any employee of Franchisor, another developer or another franchisee licensed by Franchisor to use the Marks and Licensed Methods, to any Competitive Business by any direct inducement or otherwise.

The term "Competitive Business" as used in this Agreement shall mean any business operating or granting franchises or licenses to others to operate, either (i) a retail hair care business deriving more than 5% of its gross sales from the sale of haircuts or hair care products; or (ii) a wholesale business deriving more than 5% of its gross sales from the sale of hair care products. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Developer shall not be prohibited from owning securities in a Competitive Business if such securities are listed on a stock exchange or traded on the over-the-counter market and represent 5% or less of that class of securities issued and outstanding.

11.2 Post-Termination Covenant Not to Compete. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement for any reason, Developer and its officers, directors, shareholders, Principal Managers, members, managers and/or partners agree that, for a period of two years commencing on the effective date of termination or expiration, or the date on which Developer ceases to conduct business, whichever is later, neither Developer nor its officers, directors, shareholders, Principal Managers, members, managers and/or partners shall have any direct or indirect interest (through a member of any immediate family of Developer or its owners or otherwise) as a disclosed or beneficial owner, investor, partner, director, officer, manager, employee, consultant, representative or agent or in any other capacity in any Competitive Business, defined in Section 11.1 above, located or operating within a 25 mile radius of the Franchised Location described in Developer's Franchise Agreements, within 25 miles of the Franchised Location of any other franchised FLOYD'S 99 Shop or, within 25 miles of the premises of any FLOYD'S 99 Shop owned by Franchisor or any affiliate of Franchisor. The restrictions of this Section shall not be applicable to the ownership of shares of a class of securities listed on a stock exchange or traded on the over-the-counter market that represent 5% or less of the number of shares of that class of securities issued and outstanding. Developer and its officers, directors, shareholders, Principal Managers, members, managers and/or partners acknowledge that they possess skills and abilities of a general nature and have other opportunities for exploiting such skills.

Consequently, enforcement of the covenants made in this Section will not deprive them of their personal goodwill or ability to earn a living.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 58–229)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Floyds 99 Franchise Disclosure Document, the restrictions in the agreements are designed to protect Floyds 99's interests in its Licensed Methods, Marks, and overall business system. Specifically, Section 11.1 outlines that Floyds 99 has licensed commercially valuable information, including operations, proprietary products and formulas, vendor lists, marketing, advertising, and related materials. The value of this information comes from the time, effort, and money invested in its creation and its consistent use by all Floyds 99 developers and franchisees.

The agreements aim to prevent franchisees from using this information to compete with Floyds 99, either directly or indirectly, during the term of the agreement. This includes restrictions on having a controlling interest in a Competitive Business, performing services for a Competitive Business, or diverting business or employees from any Floyds 99 Shop, Floyds 99's business, or any other Floyds 99 Developer's business. A "Competitive Business" is defined as any business operating or granting franchises or licenses to others to operate a retail hair care business deriving more than 5% of its gross sales from haircuts or hair care products, or a wholesale business deriving more than 5% of its gross sales from the sale of hair care products.

Post-termination, the agreements continue to protect Floyds 99's interests by preventing franchisees and their affiliates from engaging in a Competitive Business within a 25-mile radius of their former Floyds 99 shop, any other franchised Floyds 99 Shop, or any Floyds 99 Shop owned by Floyds 99 or its affiliates for a period of two years. These restrictions ensure that former franchisees do not unfairly capitalize on the knowledge and experience gained while operating a Floyds 99 franchise to compete against the Floyds 99 system.

These measures are typical in franchising to safeguard the brand's proprietary information, customer base, and market position. Prospective franchisees should carefully review these restrictions to understand the limitations on their business activities during and after the franchise agreement.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.