What is the Monicals Pizza franchisee's obligation regarding the confidentiality of employees?

According to the 2025 Monicals Pizza Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee has specific obligations regarding the confidentiality and non-solicitation of employees. During the term of an individual's relationship with the franchisee, and for two years after, the individual cannot solicit or attempt to influence any employee or business associate of the franchisee, the company, or any other Monicals Pizza restaurant to compete against, terminate, or modify their employment or business relationship with them. This restriction applies regardless of the cause of termination.

This obligation aims to protect Monicals Pizza from losing valuable employees or business relationships to competing businesses or former employees. It ensures that franchisees and their employees remain loyal and do not use their knowledge or connections gained through Monicals Pizza to harm the business. The agreement emphasizes that these restrictions are fair and reasonably required to protect the franchisee, the company, and their trade secrets and confidential information.

Monicals Pizza also emphasizes the importance of protecting its trade secrets and confidential information, highlighting that any violation of these covenants will cause immediate and irreparable harm. The company is entitled to an injunction from any court to prevent further violations, without needing to show actual damage or post a bond. This underscores the seriousness with which Monicals Pizza views the protection of its confidential information and business relationships.