What is a Kitchen Solvers franchisee prohibited from doing regarding Kitchen Solvers' marks and names after termination or expiration of the franchise agreement?
Kitchen_Solvers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
or bathroom remodeling business, cabinet refacing business and/or any other business that sells products and services similar to the products and services sold at your KITCHEN SOLVERS Business; and/or (b) business that franchises or licenses the right to open and operate a business of the type identified in (a) of this provision.
- 7.1.2 During the two (2) year period after expiration or termination of this Agreement, you and your owners, officers and agents will not directly or indirectly participate as an owner, director, partner, officer, franchisee, employee, consultant, advisor, salesperson, distributor, or agent or serve in any other capacity in any Competitive Business that is located: (a) anywhere in the Development Area; (b) within a twenty-five (25) mile radius of the Development Area; (c) within any other KITCHEN SOLVERS® franchisee's territory or within any area developer's development area; or (d) within twenty-five (25) mile radius of another franchisee's territory or another area developer's development area.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 49–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Kitchen Solvers Franchise Disclosure Document, after the franchise agreement expires or is terminated, a franchisee is restricted from engaging in activities that could harm the Kitchen Solvers brand. Specifically, the franchisee cannot participate in a Competitive Business as an owner, director, partner, officer, franchisee, employee, consultant, advisor, salesperson, distributor, or agent. This prohibition extends for a period of two years following the termination or expiration of the agreement.
The restriction applies within specific geographic areas: the Development Area, a 25-mile radius around it, any other Kitchen Solvers franchisee's territory, or a 25-mile radius around another franchisee's territory. A "Competitive Business" is defined as any kitchen and/or bathroom remodeling business, cabinet refacing business, or any business selling similar products and services to Kitchen Solvers, including businesses that franchise or license such operations.
This non-compete clause ensures that former Kitchen Solvers franchisees do not leverage the knowledge and experience gained during their franchise term to directly compete with the Kitchen Solvers system in the same market areas. This protects the brand's market position and the investment of other franchisees within the system. Franchisees should carefully consider these post-term restrictions and how they might impact their future business opportunities before entering into a franchise agreement with Kitchen Solvers.