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Who is required to maintain the confidentiality of Confidential Information related to a Fly Fitness franchise?

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.

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

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Fly Fitness's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, both the Covenantor and the Franchisee and Principal(s) are required to maintain the confidentiality of Confidential Information. The Covenantor, who has access to confidential information, must maintain its confidentiality at all times and use it only in connection with the operation of the franchised business. The Covenantor must also refrain from making unauthorized copies of confidential documents and is only permitted to disclose confidential information to franchisee employees for training purposes. Upon request or termination, the Covenantor must surrender all materials containing confidential information.

Furthermore, the Franchisee and Principal(s) acknowledge that they will have access to Fly Fitness's trade secrets and confidential information during the term of the Franchise Agreement. They are prohibited from communicating, divulging, or using this information for the benefit of any other person or entity, or for their own benefit after the agreement expires or terminates.

The Franchisee and Principal(s) are only allowed to share Confidential Information with employees who need it to operate the Franchised Business and who have signed confidentiality and non-compete agreements with the same provisions as those in the Franchise Agreement. This ensures that the confidentiality of Fly Fitness's proprietary information is protected by all parties involved in the operation of the franchise.

This requirement is typical in franchising, as franchisors need to protect their proprietary information and trade secrets. Prospective Fly Fitness franchisees should carefully review the confidentiality agreements and understand their obligations to protect the franchisor's confidential information.

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.