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From whom must a Fly Fitness franchisee obtain covenants similar to those in Article 19?

Fly_Fitness Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

rademarks, including, the registered trademark "Fly Fitness" and design mark, and certain | | | proprietary products, services, promotions, | and methods (the "System") for the establishment and | | operation of Franchised Business outlets; | | WHEREAS, in connection with his or her duties, it will be necessary for Covenantor to have access to some or all of the confidential information, knowledge, know-how, techniques, contents of the Fly Fitness operations manual and other materials used in or related to the System and/or concerning the methods of operation of the System (collectively referred to as "Confidential Information").

WHEREAS, the Confidential Information provides economic advantages to Franchisor and licensed users of the System, including Franchisee;

WHEREAS, Franchisee has acknowledged the importance of restricting the use, access and dissemination of the Confidential Information, and Franchisee therefore has agreed to obtain from Covenantor a written agreement protecting the Confidential Information and further protecting the System against unfair competition; and

WHEREAS, Covenantor acknowledges that receipt of and the right to use the Confidential Information constitutes independent valuable consideration for the representations, promises and covenants made by Covenantor herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. Confidentiality Agreement.

  • a. Covenantor shall, at all times, maintain the confidentiality of the Confidential Information and shall use such Confidential Information only in the course of his or her employment by or association with Franchisee in connection with the operation of a Franchised Business under the Franchise Agreement.
  • b. Covenantor shall not at any time make copies of any documents or compilations containing some or all of the Confidential Information without Franchisor's express written permission.
  • c. Covenantor shall not at any time disclose or permit the disclosure of the Confidential Information except, and only then to the limited extent necessary, to those employees of Franchisee for training and assisting such employees in the operation of the Franchised Business.
  • d. Covenantor shall surrender any material containing some or all of the Confidential Information to Franchisee or Franchisor, upon request, or upon termination of employment or association with Franchisee.

  • e. Covenantor shall not at any time, directly or indirectly, do any act or omit to do any act that would or would likely be injurious or prejudicial to the goodwill associated with the System.
  • f. Covenantor agrees that no Confidential Information may be reproduced, in whole or in part, without written consent.

2. Covenants Not to Compete.

  • a. In order to protect the goodwill and unique qualities of the System, and in consideration for the disclosure to Covenantor of the Confidential Information, Covenantor further agrees and covenants that during Covenantor's employment or association with Franchisee, Covenantor shall not, for Covenantor or through, on behalf of or in conjunction with any person or entity:
    • (i) divert, or attempt to divert, any business or customer of the Fly Fitness outlet or of other franchisees in the System to any competitor, by direct or indirect inducement or otherwise, and/or
    • (ii) participate as an owner, partner, director, officer, employee, consultant, or agent or serve in any other capacity in any fitness or personal trainer business substantially similar to the System.
  • b. In further consideration for the disclosure to Covenantor of the Confidential Information and to protect the goodwill and unique qualities of the System, Covenantor further agrees and covenants that, upon the termination of Covenantor's employment or association with Franchisee and continuing for twenty-four (24) months thereafter, Covenantor shall not, for Covenantor or through, on behalf of or in conjunction with any person or entity:
    • (i) divert, or attempt to divert, any business or customer of the Franchised Business or of other franchisees in the Fly Fitness System to any competitor, by direct or indirect inducement or otherwise, and/or
    • (ii) participate as an owner, partner, director, officer, employee, or consultant or serve in any other managerial, operational, or supervisory capacity in any fitness or personal trainer within the within ten (10) miles of Franchisee's Territory or any Fly Fitness location.
    • c. The parties acknowledge and agree that each of the covenants contained herein are reasonable limitations as to time, geographical area, and scope of activity to be restrained and do not impose a greater restraint than is necessary to protect the goodwill or other business interests of Franchisor.
    • d. If the period of time or the geographic scope specified Section 2.b. above, should be adjudged unreasonable in any proceeding, then the period of time will be reduced by such number of months or the geographic scope will be reduced by the elimination of such portion thereof, or both, so that such restrictions may be enforced for such time and scope as are adjudged to be reasonable.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 44–45)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Fly Fitness's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must obtain covenants, including non-compete agreements and confidentiality agreements, from individuals associated with their Fly Fitness franchise. These individuals, referred to as "Covenantors," gain access to confidential information and operational knowledge, making these covenants necessary to protect Fly Fitness's interests.

The covenants from these Covenantors include maintaining the confidentiality of the Confidential Information, restricting them from making copies of confidential documents without permission, and limiting disclosure of confidential information to only those employees of the franchisee who require it for training. These measures aim to safeguard Fly Fitness's trade secrets and operational methods.

Furthermore, the Covenantors agree not to engage in activities that could harm the goodwill of the Fly Fitness system. This includes refraining from diverting business or customers to competitors and not participating in similar fitness businesses within a specified radius of the Fly Fitness location. These restrictions apply both during their association with the franchisee and for a period of twenty-four months after their employment or association ends. The franchisee is responsible for ensuring that these Covenantors adhere to the terms of the agreement, and failure to do so can result in legal action, including injunctions, to enforce the covenants.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 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.