What sections in the Ledgers Franchise Agreement address the franchisee's obligations concerning trademarks and proprietary information?

According to Ledgers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 9 outlines the franchisee's obligations, including those pertaining to trademarks and proprietary information. Specifically, Sections 5, 4.6, and 6 of the Ledgers Franchise Agreement detail these obligations.

These sections are further linked to Items 13 and 14 in the Disclosure Document, which likely provide additional context and details regarding the use, protection, and restrictions surrounding Ledgers's trademarks and proprietary information. As a franchisee, it is critical to understand these obligations to avoid any actions that could infringe upon Ledgers's intellectual property rights.

Prospective franchisees should carefully review Sections 5, 4.6, and 6 of the Franchise Agreement, along with Items 13 and 14 of the Disclosure Document, to fully understand their responsibilities regarding Ledgers's trademarks and proprietary information. This includes understanding how they can use the trademarks in their business operations, what steps they must take to protect the proprietary information they have access to, and what restrictions are placed on their use of this information, both during and after the franchise term.