For All County franchises, what section of the Franchise Agreement contains the integration/merger clause?

According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the integration/merger clause is found in Section 25.18 of the Franchise Agreement. This clause essentially states that only the terms outlined within the Franchise Agreement are legally binding, although this is subject to applicable state law.

This means that any promises or representations made outside of the official Disclosure Document and the Franchise Agreement itself may not be enforceable. This is a standard provision in franchise agreements designed to protect both the franchisor and franchisee by ensuring that all important terms are documented in writing and agreed upon in the formal contract.

For a prospective All County franchisee, this highlights the importance of carefully reviewing the entire Franchise Agreement and Disclosure Document. It also emphasizes the need to seek legal counsel to fully understand the implications of each clause. Any verbal promises or assurances made during the sales process should be confirmed in writing and included in the agreement to ensure they are legally binding.