What is the relationship between the Owners and the Kidokinetics franchise?
Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
for the establishment and operation of Kidokinetics Business:
WHEREAS, Franchisor has granted Franchisee the right to operate a Kidokinetics Business pursuant to the System in a territory, as specifically defined in Attachment B of the Franchise Agreement (the "Territory"), in strict accordance with the terms and conditions of the Franchise Agreement(s);
WHEREAS, in connection with his or her duties, it will be necessary for Covenantor to have access to some or all of the confidential information, knowledge, know-how, techniques, contents of the Kidokinetics operations manual and other materials used in or related to the System and/or concerning the methods of operation of the System (collectively referred to as "Confidential Information");
WHEREAS, the Confidential Information provides economic advantages to Franchisor and licensed users of the System;
WHEREAS, Franchisor and Franchisee have agreed on the importance of restricting the use, access and dissemination of the Confidential Information, and Franchisee therefore has agreed to obtain from Covenantor a written agreement protecting the Confidential Information and further protecting the System against unfair competition; and
WHEREAS, Covenantor acknowledges that receipt of and the right to use the Confidential Information constitutes independent valuable consideration for the representations, promises and covenants made by Covenantor herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. Confidentiality Agreement.
- a. Covenantor shall, at all times, maintain the confidentiality of the Confidential Information and shall use such Confidential Information only in the course of his or her association with the Kidokinetics Business operating under the Franchise Agreement(s). Such association includes any employment, contract, or other relationship that provides access to Confidential Information of the System.
- b. Covenantor shall not, at any time, make copies of any documents or compilations containing some or all of the Confidential Information without Franchisor's express written permission.
- c. Covenantor shall not, at any time, disclose or permit the disclosure of the Confidential Information except, and only then to the limited extent necessary, to those employees and/or agents of Franchisee for training and assisting such employees and/or in the operation of the Kidokinetics Business.
- d. Covenantor shall surrender any material containing some or all of the Confidential Information to Franchisee or Franchisor, upon request, or upon termination of employment or association with the Kidokinetics Business.
- e. Covenantor shall not, at any time, directly or indirectly, do any act or omit to do any act that would or would likely be injurious or prejudicial to the goodwill associated with the System.
- f. Covenantor agrees that no Confidential Information may be reproduced, in whole or in part, without Franchisor's written consent.
2. COVENANTS NOT TO COMPETE.
- a. In order to protect the goodwill and unique qualities of the System, and in consideration for the disclosure to Covenantor of the Confidential Information, Covenantor further agrees and covenants that during Covenantor's association with the Kidokinetics Business, Covenantor shall not, for Covenantor 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 (a "Competing Business").
- b.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 59)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Kidokinetics' 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the owners of a Kidokinetics franchise are bound by several agreements and obligations to both the franchisor and the system. These obligations ensure the protection of confidential information, adherence to operational standards, and the maintenance of the brand's image. Owners must sign a System Protection Agreement and ensure that their activities are confined exclusively to the operation of the franchised Kidokinetics business, unless the franchisor provides written consent otherwise.
The franchise agreement stipulates that owners must accurately and completely describe their ownership interests in Attachment D of the agreement and provide updated lists of owners to Kidokinetics upon any change of ownership. Owners, along with any principals, may be required to provide financial statements and tax returns to the franchisor. These financial documents must accurately reflect the financial position of the franchisee and each principal, ensuring they maintain sufficient working capital to meet their obligations under the agreement.
Furthermore, owners are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality of the Kidokinetics system's confidential information, which includes operational manuals and proprietary knowledge. They must also ensure that their Kidokinetics business adheres to the standards set by the franchisor, including telephone usage and answering protocols, and refrain from any conduct that could harm the Kidokinetics brand's reputation. These measures collectively aim to protect the Kidokinetics brand, maintain consistency across all franchises, and ensure the financial stability and operational integrity of each Kidokinetics business.