Does confidential information for Hydrodog include the design of equipment and furniture?

According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, confidential information includes the design of equipment and furniture. As a Hydrodog franchisee, you are restricted from using this confidential information for any purpose not expressly authorized by the franchise agreement. Unauthorized use would be considered unfair competition and a violation of the agreement.

Hydrodog considers its confidential information proprietary and includes its trade secrets. Franchisees, their owners, managers, employees, and independent contractors must agree to keep this information strictly confidential during the term of the agreement and indefinitely after. This obligation extends to not using the confidential information in any other business or capacity.

This means that when operating a Hydrodog franchise, the franchisee must adhere to strict confidentiality standards regarding the design of equipment and furniture. This protects Hydrodog's competitive advantage and ensures consistency across all franchise locations. Franchisees must also implement procedures to prevent unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential information, including requiring employees and contractors to sign confidentiality agreements.