Within what timeframe after a management employee's start date must a Hydrodog franchisee provide the signed Confidentiality Agreement?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must provide us with a copy of an up-to-date signed Confidentiality, Nonsolicitation and Noncompetition Agreement (the "Confidentiality Agreement") in the form attached as Exhibit "F" for each of your personnel that is considered to be in a management capacity within 30 days of their commencement of employment.
Source: Item 14 — PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION (FDD pages 33–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must provide a copy of the signed Confidentiality Agreement for each member of their personnel considered to be in a management capacity within 30 days of their start date. This agreement must be in the form attached as Exhibit "F".
This requirement ensures that all individuals in management positions understand and agree to protect Hydrodog's confidential information. It also helps Hydrodog maintain consistency and control over its proprietary information across all franchise locations. The agreement includes confidentiality, non-solicitation, and non-competition clauses.
It is the franchisee's responsibility to ensure that these agreements are signed and submitted within the specified timeframe. Failure to comply with this requirement could potentially lead to a breach of the franchise agreement and possible penalties. Prospective franchisees should carefully review Exhibit "F" to understand the full scope of the confidentiality obligations.