What is the Recipient required to do with Confidential Information upon request from Zoomin Groomin?

According to Zoomin Groomin's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Recipient, typically the franchisee, has specific obligations regarding confidential information. Upon request from Zoomin Groomin, the Recipient must immediately return all Confidential Information. This includes not only the original documents and data but also any copies made and any materials developed using that Confidential Information. This requirement ensures that Zoomin Groomin maintains control over its proprietary information and trade secrets.

This obligation is part of a broader agreement to maintain confidentiality, which extends beyond the termination of any relationship between the franchisee and Zoomin Groomin. The duty to hold Confidential Information remains in effect until the information is no longer confidential, provided that the information is not made non-confidential due to a breach by someone with a duty of confidentiality. This highlights the ongoing responsibility of the franchisee to protect Zoomin Groomin's confidential information, even after the franchise agreement ends.

The agreement also specifies that all Confidential Information remains the exclusive property of Zoomin Groomin, and the agreement does not grant any license or conveyance of intellectual property rights. This reinforces that the franchisee's access to confidential information is solely for the purpose of operating the franchise and does not grant any ownership or rights to use the information beyond the scope of the franchise agreement. This is a standard practice in franchising to protect the franchisor's intellectual property and competitive advantage.