Can the Franchise Agreement referenced in the Angry Chickz Continuing Guaranty be modified?
Angry_Chickz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 14. Entire Agreement. This Continuing Guaranty contains the complete understanding of the parties |
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| hereto with respect to the subject matter herein. Guarantor acknowledges that Guarantor is not relying upon |
| any statements or representations of Franchisor not contained in this Continuing Guaranty and that such |
| statements or representations, if any, are of no force or effect and are fully superseded by this Continuing |
| Guaranty. |
| This Continuing Guaranty may only be modified by a writing executed by Guarantor and |
| Franchisor. |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Angry Chickz's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Continuing Guaranty, which is related to the Franchise Agreement, can only be modified through a written agreement. This written agreement must be executed by both the guarantor and Angry Chickz Franchising LLC. This requirement ensures that any changes to the guaranty are formally documented and agreed upon by all involved parties, preventing unilateral modifications or disputes over alleged verbal agreements.
This provision is typical in franchise agreements and related documents, as it provides a level of legal certainty and protects the interests of both the franchisor and the franchisee (or, in this case, the guarantor). The guarantor acknowledges that they are not relying on any statements or representations from Angry Chickz that are not included in the Continuing Guaranty. This clause further reinforces the importance of the written agreement as the sole source of obligations and rights.
For a prospective Angry Chickz franchisee, this means that any discussions or promises made outside of the written Continuing Guaranty have no legal effect. If a franchisee is considering having someone act as a guarantor, it is crucial to ensure that all terms and conditions are clearly stated in the written agreement and that both parties sign the document to acknowledge their understanding and acceptance of the modifications.