Does the All Team franchise agreement disclaim representations made in the Franchise Disclosure Document?
All_Team Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This Agreement and all other written agreements related to this Agreement and expressly referenced in this Agreement, represent the entire understanding and agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersedes all other negotiations, understandings and representations (if any) made by and between the parties.
No representations, inducements, promises or agreements, oral or otherwise, if any, not embodied in this Agreement shall be of any force and effect; provided, however, that nothing in this or any related agreement is intended to disclaim ATFC's representations made in the Franchise Disclosure Document that was furnished to FRANCHISEE in connection with the offering to operate an Agency.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 33–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All Team's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement does not disclaim representations made in the Franchise Disclosure Document itself. The document states that the entire agreement encompasses all written agreements related to the franchise agreement and supersedes prior negotiations, understandings, and representations.
However, the agreement clarifies that nothing within it is intended to disclaim All Team's representations made in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) that was provided to the franchisee. This means that any claims or promises made by All Team in the FDD are still valid and binding, even if they are not explicitly repeated in the franchise agreement.
This provision protects the franchisee by ensuring that All Team cannot later deny or contradict information presented in the FDD. Prospective franchisees should carefully review the FDD and raise any discrepancies or concerns with All Team before signing the franchise agreement.