For All County franchises, does the provision regarding waivers and disclaimers supersede other terms in documents related to the franchise?

According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a specific provision addresses waivers and disclaimers related to the commencement of the franchise relationship. This provision ensures that no statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed by a franchisee can waive claims under applicable state franchise law, including claims of fraud in the inducement. It also prevents franchisees from disclaiming reliance on statements made by All County, its franchise sellers, or anyone acting on their behalf. This protection is particularly relevant in states like New York, Virginia, Maryland, California, and Illinois, which have specific addenda addressing these issues.

The FDD explicitly states that this provision supersedes any other term in any document executed in connection with the All County franchise. This means that if any other clause in the franchise agreement or related documents contradicts this protection against waivers and disclaimers, the waiver and disclaimer provision takes precedence. This is designed to protect franchisees from inadvertently giving up their legal rights or remedies.

This clause is especially important for prospective franchisees as it provides a safeguard against potentially overreaching terms in the franchise agreement. Franchisees should carefully review all documents and understand their rights, particularly concerning fraud and reliance on franchisor statements. The inclusion of this superseding provision indicates All County's intent to comply with state franchise laws and protect franchisees' legal standing, especially in states with franchise-specific regulations.