Is an Individual prohibited from soliciting employees of other Monicals Pizza restaurants after the termination of their relationship with a Monicals Pizza franchisee?

According to Monicals Pizza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, an individual is restricted from soliciting employees of other Monicals Pizza restaurants for a period of two years after the termination of their relationship with a Monicals Pizza franchisee. This restriction applies regardless of the reason for termination.

Specifically, the individual is prohibited from directly or indirectly soliciting or attempting to influence any employee or other business associate of the franchisee, the company, or any other Monicals Pizza restaurant. The aim of this restriction is to prevent these individuals from competing against, or terminating or modifying their employment or business relationship with, the franchisee, the company, or any other Monicals Pizza restaurant.

This non-solicitation clause is designed to protect Monicals Pizza's business interests, trade secrets, confidential information, and franchise network. The FDD emphasizes that these restrictions are considered fair and reasonable for the protection of the Monicals Pizza system. Franchisees acknowledge the reasonableness of these restrictions and waive any right to challenge them as overly broad or unenforceable.

Monicals Pizza also emphasizes the importance of these covenants by stating that any violation or threatened violation would cause immediate and irreparable harm. Consequently, Monicals Pizza is entitled to seek an injunction from a court to prevent further violations, without needing to demonstrate actual damages or post a bond. This highlights the seriousness with which Monicals Pizza views these post-termination restrictions.