If a provision of the Aplus agreement is deemed invalid, does it affect the validity of other provisions?

According to Aplus's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the invalidity or unenforceability of any provision within the agreement does not impact the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions. This is commonly referred to as a severability clause.

For a prospective Aplus franchisee, this means that if a specific clause in the franchise agreement is found to be unenforceable for any reason (e.g., conflicting with local laws), the rest of the agreement remains in full effect. This provides a level of assurance that the entire agreement will not be voided due to a problem with one particular section.

Severability clauses are standard in franchise agreements to protect the overall contract and relationship between the franchisor and franchisee. However, franchisees should still carefully review all provisions and understand their rights and obligations under the agreement, as well as seek legal counsel to understand the implications of each clause.