Are Kitchen Solvers franchisees prohibited from being a consultant for a competitive business after the agreement terminates?
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 Kitchen Solvers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees face restrictions on competitive activities for a period after the franchise agreement ends. Specifically, for two years after the expiration or termination of the agreement, a franchisee and their owners, officers, and agents cannot participate in a Competitive Business. This includes acting as an owner, director, partner, officer, franchisee, employee, consultant, advisor, salesperson, distributor, or agent.
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. It also includes businesses that franchise or license the right to open and operate such businesses. The restriction applies to businesses 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.
This non-compete clause has significant implications for a franchisee considering leaving the Kitchen Solvers system. It restricts their ability to immediately apply their experience and knowledge gained as a Kitchen Solvers franchisee to a competing business. The geographic scope of the restriction, including the franchisee's development area and a 25-mile radius around it, as well as other franchisees' territories, further limits opportunities. Franchisees should carefully consider these limitations and how they might affect their future career options before entering into a franchise agreement with Kitchen Solvers.
Non-compete agreements are common in franchising to protect the brand's market share, trade secrets, and customer relationships. However, the specific terms, duration, and geographic scope can vary significantly between franchise systems. Prospective franchisees should compare these terms across different franchise opportunities and seek legal advice to fully understand their obligations and rights.