Does Hydrodog require that the Confidentiality and Non-Solicitation and Non-Competition Agreements list Hydrodog as a third-party entity?

According to the 2025 Hydrodog FDD, Hydrodog requires that the Confidentiality and Non-Solicitation and Non-Competition Agreements list Hydrodog as a third-party entity. Specifically, Hydrodog requires owners, Business Managers, and any employees, independent contractors, agents, or representatives who may have access to confidential information to sign these agreements. These agreements must list Hydrodog as a third-party entity and be in the form attached to the disclosure document as Exhibit "F."

This requirement ensures that Hydrodog has the legal right to enforce these agreements directly against individuals working for the franchisee who might misappropriate confidential information or solicit employees or customers. By being named as a third-party beneficiary, Hydrodog can take legal action independently, without relying solely on the franchisee to do so.

This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as it provides an additional layer of protection for the franchisor's confidential information and business interests. Prospective Hydrodog franchisees should carefully review Exhibit "F" to understand the specific terms of the required agreements and ensure they can comply with the requirement to have all relevant personnel sign them.