Does the All Team franchise agreement state that it supersedes all other written agreements?
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.
No amendment to this Agreement is binding unless executed in writing by both parties.
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, along with other written agreements expressly referenced within it, constitutes the entire understanding between All Team and the franchisee. This means that once the franchise agreement is signed, it takes precedence over any prior negotiations, understandings, or representations made between the parties.
This clause aims to provide clarity and certainty in the franchise relationship. It ensures that all obligations and agreements are contained within the four corners of the franchise agreement and any explicitly referenced documents. Franchisees should therefore ensure that all material terms and conditions they expect are clearly documented in the agreement itself.
However, the All Team franchise agreement does acknowledge an exception: it does not disclaim any representations made by All Team in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) that was furnished to the franchisee in connection with the offering to operate an agency. This is an important protection for franchisees, ensuring that All Team cannot later deny representations made in the FDD. Furthermore, any amendments to the agreement must be made in writing and signed by both parties to be binding.