After termination or expiration of the Marble Slab Creamery Multi-Unit Restaurant Agreement, what are the non-competition covenants?
Marble_Slab_Creamery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provision | Section in Multi- Unit Restaurant Agreement | Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| r. | Non-competition covenants after the agreement is terminated or expires | Section 9.2 | 2 years. You may not open, operate, advise, or have a financial interest in any restaurant that is the same or is similar to a Restaurant, without our express written consent. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 74–85)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Marble Slab Creamery Franchise Disclosure Document, after the Multi-Unit Restaurant Agreement is terminated or expires, franchisees are subject to a non-competition covenant. This covenant restricts franchisees for a period of 2 years.
During this 2-year period, franchisees are prohibited from opening, operating, advising, or having a financial interest in any restaurant that is the same or similar to a Marble Slab Creamery restaurant. This restriction applies unless the franchisee obtains express written consent from Marble Slab Creamery.
This non-compete clause is designed to protect Marble Slab Creamery's market share and business model by preventing former franchisees from using their knowledge of the Marble Slab Creamery system to compete against it. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider the implications of this non-compete agreement, especially if they plan to remain in the restaurant industry after leaving the Marble Slab Creamery system. It is important to understand the scope and enforceability of the non-compete agreement in their specific state, as laws can vary.