For how long after the termination of an individual's relationship with a Monicals Pizza franchisee is the individual restricted from engaging in a Competitive Business?
Monicals_Pizza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- c) For a two (2) year period following the term of Individual's relationship with Franchisee, regardless of the cause of termination, Individual shall not, directly or indirectly, for themselves or through, on behalf of or in conjunction with, any person, persons, partnership, corporation, limited liability company or other business entity, carry on, be engaged in or take part in, render services to, or own or share in the earnings of any Competitive Business within a twenty-five (25) mile radius of Franchisee's Franchised Restaurant or within Franchisee's Area of Primary Responsibility, whichever is greater, or within twenty-five (25) miles of any other Monical's Pizza Restaurant without the express written consent of Franchisee. For purposes of this Agreement, Franchisee's "Area of Primary Responsibility" is defined as:
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 46–257)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Monicals Pizza Franchise Disclosure Document, an individual is restricted from engaging in a Competitive Business for a period of two years following the termination of their relationship with a Monicals Pizza franchisee. This restriction applies regardless of the reason for termination.
During this two-year period, the individual is prohibited from directly or indirectly participating in, rendering services to, or owning or sharing in the earnings of any Competitive Business. This restriction is limited to a 25-mile radius of the franchisee's Monicals Pizza restaurant or within the franchisee's Area of Primary Responsibility, whichever is greater. It also applies within 25 miles of any other Monicals Pizza Restaurant, unless the franchisee provides express written consent.
These restrictions are put in place to protect Monicals Pizza's trade secrets, confidential information, and business interests. The FDD states that Monicals Pizza can seek an injunction to prevent further violations and that these restrictions are considered fair and reasonable for the protection of the franchisee, the company, and the company's trade secrets.