Struck / unenforceableconfidence: medium
“Therefore, the court found that the covenant was unreasonable because it was overly restrictive and, thus, that it was void as against public policy.”
Covenant language at issue“3. If you want to expand the sub/ club business beyond Madison you will do so using Jimmy John’s sub shops as a partner or franchisee. This is subject to 100% agreement on both parties. If you don’t use Jimmy John’s Inc. you will not expand the sub/club business beyond Madison.”
View the source opinion ↗ 221 F.3d 981