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Does the release by the Releasor in the Amorino agreement cover claims that are currently unknown?

Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Releasor does for itself, its successors and assigns, hereby release, indemnify and forever discharge the Franchisor and any affiliate, wholly owned or controlled corporation, subsidiary, successor or assign thereof and any shareholder, officer, director, employee, or agent of any of them, from any and all claims, demands, damages, injuries, agreements and contracts, indebtedness, accounts of every kind or nature, whether presently known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, disclosed or undisclosed, actual or potential, which Releasor may now have, or may hereafter claim to have or to have acquired against them of whatever source or origin, arising out of or related to any and all transactions of any kind or character at any time prior to and including the date hereof, including generally any and all claims at law or in equity, those arising under the common law or state or federal statutes, rules or regulations such as, by way of example only, franchising, securities and anti-trust statutes, rules or regulations, in any way arising out of or connected with the Franchise Agreement between Franchisor and Releasor, and further promises never from this day forward, directly or indirectly, to institute, prosecute, commence, join in, or generally attempt to assert or maintain any action thereon against the Franchisor, any affiliate, successor, assign, parent corporation, subsidiary, director, officer, shareholder, employee, agent, executor, administrator, estate, trustee or heir, in any court or tribunal of the United States of America, any state thereof, or any other jurisdiction for any matter or claim arising before execution of this Agreement. In the event Releasor breaches any of the promises, covenants, or undertakings made herein by any act or omission, Releasor shall pay, by way of indemnification, all costs and expenses of the Franchisor caused by the act or

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 80–81)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the release provided by the Releasor encompasses both known and unknown claims. The Releasor, which would be the franchisee, releases Amorino from any claims, demands, damages, injuries, agreements, contracts, indebtedness, and accounts, regardless of their nature.

This release extends to claims that are presently known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, disclosed or undisclosed, and actual or potential. It covers all transactions of any kind that occurred before the date of the agreement. This includes claims at law or in equity, those arising under common law, or state and federal statutes, rules, or regulations, such as franchising, securities, and anti-trust statutes.

The franchisee also promises not to institute, prosecute, commence, or join in any action against Amorino or its affiliates in any court or tribunal for any matter or claim arising before the execution of the agreement. If the franchisee breaches any of these promises, covenants, or undertakings, they will be responsible for indemnifying Amorino for all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, caused by the act or omission.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.