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What actions are considered 'injurious or prejudicial to the goodwill associated with the Marks and the System' under the Kidokinetics agreement?

Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

h Principal, if any, are entering into this Agreement. In consideration for such specialized training, trade secrets, Confidential Information and rights, Franchisee and each Principal, if any, covenant that, except as otherwise approved in writing by Franchisor:

  • 18.5.1. During the term of this Agreement, Franchisee, each Principal, and the spouse of Franchisee and each Principal if any, shall not, either directly or indirectly, for themselves 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 Kidokinetics Business or of other franchisees in the System to any competitor, by direct or indirect inducement or otherwise; (ii) participate as an owner, partner, director, officer, employee, consultant or agent or serve in any other capacity in any youth fitness business or any other business offering any other goods or services offered or authorized for sale by System franchisees ("Competing Business"); (iii) do or perform, directly or indirectly, any other act injurious or prejudicial to the goodwill associated with the Marks and the System; or (iv) in any manner interfere with, disturb, disrupt, decrease or otherwise jeopardize the business of the Franchisor or any Kidokinetics franchisees.
  • 18.5.2. Upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement, or upon a Transfer and continuing for 24 months, Franchisee and Principals, and the spouse of Franchisee and each Principal if any, shall not, either directly or indirectly, for themselves 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 Kidokinetics Business or of other franchisees in the System to any competitor, by direct or indirect inducement or otherwise; (ii) participate as an owner, partner, director, officer, employee, consultant or agent or serve in any other capacity in Competing Business within a twenty (20) mile radius of the perimeter of (a) the Territory being granted hereunder, or (b) any other Territory licensed by Franchisor as of the date of expiration or termination of this Agreement; (iii) do or perform, directly or indirectly, any other act injurious or prejudicial to the goodwill associated with the Marks and the System; (iv) in any manner interfere with, disturb, disrupt, decrease or otherwise jeopardize the business of the Franchisor or any Kidokinetics franchisees; or (v) solicit business from customers of Franchisee's former Kidokinetics Business or contact any of Franchisor's suppliers or vendors for any competitive business purpose.
  • 18.6. Reasonableness of Restrictions. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that the covenants not to compete set forth in this Agreement are fair and reasonable and will not impose any undue hardship on Franchisee or Principals, if any, since Franchisee or Principals, as the case may be, have other considerable skills, experience and education which afford Franchisee or Principals, as the case may be, the opportunity to derive income from other endeavors.

  • 18.7. Reduction of Time or Scope. If the period of time or the geographic scope specified above should be adjudged unreasonable in any proceeding, then the period of time will be reduced by such number of months or the geographic scope will be reduced by the elimination of such portion of geographic scope, or both, so that such restrictions may be enforced for such time and scope as are adjudged to be reasonable. In addition, Franchisor has the right, in its sole discretion, to reduce the scope of any covenant set forth in this Article 18 or any portion thereof, without Franchisee's consent, effective immediately upon receipt by Franchisee of written notice, and Franchisee agrees to immediately comply with any covenant as so modified.
  • 18.8. Injunctive Relief. Franchisee acknowledges that a violation of the covenants not to compete contained in this Agreement would result in immediate and irreparable injury to Franchisor for which no adequate remedy at law will be available. Accordingly, Franchisee hereby consents to the entry of an injunction prohibiting any conduct by Franchisee or any Principal in violation of the terms of the covenants not to compete set forth in this Agreement.
  • 18.9. No Defense. Franchisee and each Principal, if any, expressly agree that the existence of any claims they may have against Franchisor, whether or not arising from this Agreement, will not constitute a defense to the enforcement by Franchisor of the covenants in this Section.
  • 18.10. Covenants of Managers. Franchisee shall require and obtain execution of covenants similar to those set forth in this Section (including covenants applicable upon the termination of a person's employment with Franchisee) from its Manager and all other management level personnel of Franchisee who have received or will have access to training from Franchisor. Such covenants will be substantially in the form set forth in Attachment "F".

19. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

  • 19.1. Internal Dispute Resolution. Franchisee must first bring any claim or dispute between Franchisee and Franchisor to Franchisor's President. Franchisee must exhaust this internal dispute resolution procedure before Franchisee may bring Franchisee's dispute before a third party.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 59)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to the 2024 Kidokinetics Franchise Disclosure Document, several actions can be considered 'injurious or prejudicial to the goodwill associated with the Marks and the System.' These actions are outlined within the context of franchisee conduct during the term of the agreement and after termination. During the agreement, franchisees, principals, and their spouses must not divert business to competitors, participate in competing businesses, or take any action that could harm the goodwill of the Kidokinetics brand.

After the agreement ends, franchisees are prohibited for 24 months from diverting business, participating in competing businesses within a 20-mile radius, or taking any action that harms the goodwill of Kidokinetics. Additionally, franchisees must not interfere with other Kidokinetics franchisees or solicit business from their former customers.

Specific actions that could damage the goodwill of the Kidokinetics brand include poorly trained employees, unclean appearances, discourteous service, conviction of a felony or a crime that could damage the goodwill associated with the Marks, harming the reputation of the System, unauthorized use of the Marks or other Intellectual Property, or any unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information. Other actions include falsifying reports, abandoning the business, failing to comply with laws, understating gross sales, or issuing a press release without prior approval from Kidokinetics.

These restrictions are designed to protect the Kidokinetics brand and maintain its reputation. Franchisees acknowledge that these restrictions are reasonable, considering their skills and opportunities to derive income from other endeavors. Prospective franchisees should carefully review these covenants and understand the implications for their business operations and future activities, especially after the franchise agreement concludes.

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.