Does the All Team General Release extend to the Franchisor's agents for All Team?

According to All Team's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the General Release extends to the franchisor's agents. The release benefits All Team Franchise Corporation, including its past, present, and future officers, directors, owners, employees, representatives, agents, trustees, successors, affiliates, and assigns, along with their respective insurers and underwriters. This means that the franchisee, as the Releasor, releases All Team and all those associated parties from any claims or liabilities.

This provision has significant implications for prospective All Team franchisees. By signing the General Release, franchisees waive their rights to sue All Team or any of its listed representatives, including agents, for any claims related to the franchise agreement or the franchisor-franchisee relationship. This includes known and unknown claims, which could limit a franchisee's ability to seek legal recourse for issues that may arise during the franchise term.

It is important for franchisees to carefully consider the scope of this release and understand its potential impact before signing. Franchisees should seek legal counsel to fully understand the rights they are waiving and the protections they are giving up. This is a standard practice in franchising, but the breadth of the release, extending to a wide range of parties associated with the franchisor, warrants careful consideration.