Who must sign the Confidentiality and Non-Competition Agreement for a Hawaiian Bros Island Grill franchise?

According to the 2025 Hawaiian Bros Island Grill FDD, each person the company designates, including Principals, General Managers, Executive Management, and any other person identified on Exhibit C, must sign an agreement to be bound by confidentiality, non-competition, and non-solicitation covenants. This agreement is in the form attached as Exhibit E, referred to as the Confidentiality and Non-Competition Agreement.

This requirement ensures that individuals with access to Hawaiian Bros Island Grill's confidential information, such as trade secrets, are legally obligated to protect that information and refrain from competing with the franchise during and after their association with it. This is a standard practice in franchising to safeguard the brand's competitive advantage and proprietary knowledge.

For a prospective Hawaiian Bros Island Grill franchisee, this means identifying all individuals who fall under these categories and ensuring they sign the agreement. Failure to do so could potentially expose the franchise to risks related to information leakage or unfair competition. Franchisees should carefully review Exhibit C to understand who specifically needs to sign the agreement and consult with legal counsel to ensure full compliance.