Does Learningrx make recommendations regarding employment agreements between the franchisee and employees?
Learningrx Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ee**"), or as an immediate family member of the Franchisee and will become privileged as to certain Confidential Information; and,
WHEREAS, Franchisee Affiliate desires and needs to receive and use the Trade Secrets in the course of his employment or association in order to effectively perform the services for Franchisee; and,
WHEREAS, Franchisee Affiliate acknowledges that receipt of and the right to use the Trade Secrets constitutes independent valuable consideration for the representations, promises and covenants made by Franchisee Affiliate herein;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenant and obligations contained herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT
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- Franchisor and/or Franchisee may disclose to Franchisee Affiliate some or all of the Trade Secrets relating to the System. All information and materials, including, without limitation, Operations Manuals, drawings, marketing techniques, specifications, techniques and compilations of data that Franchisor provides to Franchisee and/or Franchisee Affiliate shall be deemed confidential Trade Secrets for the purposes of this Agreement.
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- Franchisee Affiliate shall receive the Trade Secrets in confidence and shall, at all times, maintain them in confidence, and use them only in the course of his employment or association
with a Franchisee and then only in connection with the development and/or operation by Franchisee of a LearningRx Business for so long as Franchisee is licensed by Franchisor to use the System.
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- Franchisee Affiliate shall not at any time make copies of any documents or compilations containing some or all of the Trade Secrets without Franchisor's express written permission.
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- Franchisee Affiliate shall not at any time disclose or permit the disclosure of the Trade Secrets except to other employees of Franchisee and only to the limited extent necessary to train or assist other employees of Franchisee in the development or operation of a LearningRx Business.
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- Franchisee Affiliate shall surrender any material containing some or all of the Trade Secrets to Franchisee or Franchisor, upon request, or upon termination of employment by Franchisee, or upon conclusion of the use for which such information or material may have been furnished to Franchisee Affiliate.
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- Franchisee Affiliate shall not at any time, directly or indirectly, do any act that would or would likely be injurious or prejudicial to the goodwill associated with the Licensed Marks, the Trade Secrets or the System.
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- All Operations Manuals are loaned by Franchisor to Franchisee for limited purposes only and remain the property of Franchisor and may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without Franchisor's written consent.
COVENANTS NOT TO COMPETE
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- In order to protect the goodwill and unique qualities of the System and the confidentiality and value of the Trade Secrets, and in consideration for the disclosure to Franchisee Affiliate of the Trade Secrets, Franchisee Affiliate further agrees and covenants that Franchisee Affiliate will not without the prior written consent of Franchisor:
- a. Have any direct or indirect interest as a disclosed or beneficial owner in a Competitive Business, except with Franchisor's approval;
- b. Perform services as a director, officer, manager, employee, consultant, representative, agent or otherwise for a Competitive Business wherever operating except with Franchisor's approval;
- c. Divert or attempt to divert, directly or indirectly, any business, business opportunity or customer of the LearningRx Business to any competitor;
- d. Make any disparaging remarks, or otherwise take any action or do anything that could reasonably be anticipated to cause loss or damage to the business or business opportunities, affairs, reputation and goodwill of, or otherwise negatively reflect upon, Franchisor, the System or the Licensed Marks; and
The term "Competitive Business" as used in this Agreement will mean any business offering, or granting franchises or licenses to others to provide: (i) learning enhancement courses, programs or products; (ii) brain training or cognitive training courses, programs or products; or (iii) math and reading training courses, programs, or products.
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- This Covenant Not to Compete shall apply:
- a. during the term of Franchisee Affiliate's relationship, association with or employment by Franchisee anywhere within the United States; and,
- b. for the two years following the termination of Franchisee Affiliate's association with or employment by Franchisee:
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Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS (FDD page 40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Learningrx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, while it doesn't provide a template employment agreement, it does require franchisee affiliates (which includes employees) to sign confidentiality agreements and covenants not to compete. These agreements are designed to protect Learningrx's trade secrets, system, and goodwill. Franchisee Affiliates must maintain the confidentiality of trade secrets, use them only for operating a Learningrx Business, and surrender any materials containing trade secrets upon termination of employment. These stipulations are laid out to ensure that sensitive business information remains protected.
Furthermore, Learningrx requires that franchisee affiliates agree not to engage in any competitive business during their association with the franchisee and for a period of two years after termination. This includes not having a direct or indirect interest in a competitive business, performing services for a competitive business, or diverting business or employees from Learningrx. These restrictions apply within the franchisee's territory, adjacent counties, a fifty-mile radius, and online. These measures are in place to prevent individuals with knowledge of Learningrx's operations from using that knowledge to compete against the franchise system.
These requirements mean that franchisees will need to ensure their employees and other affiliates sign agreements that comply with Learningrx's standards for confidentiality and non-competition. While Learningrx doesn't provide a specific employment agreement template, franchisees must incorporate these protective covenants into their employment practices. Franchisees should consult with legal counsel to develop employment agreements that are compliant with local laws and also fulfill the requirements outlined in the Learningrx Franchise Agreement.