According to the Aw Franchise Agreement, what documents and representations are binding?
Aw Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| PROVISION | SECTION IN FRANCHISE AGREEMENT | SUMMARY |
|---|---|---|
| t. Integration/merger clause | Section 19.6 | Only terms of the Franchise Agreement (including exhibits, attachments, Operations Manual and other written materials) and representations made in this Disclosure Document are binding. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 34–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aw's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the integration/merger clause in Section 19.6 of the Franchise Agreement specifies which documents and representations are legally binding. Only the terms outlined in the Franchise Agreement itself, including any exhibits, attachments, the Operations Manual, and other written materials, are considered binding.
In addition to the Franchise Agreement and associated documents, any representations made within the 2025 Disclosure Document are also binding. This means that Aw is legally responsible for the accuracy and truthfulness of the information presented in the FDD.
This clause is important for prospective franchisees as it limits Aw's liability to only what is written in the agreement and the FDD. Franchisees should ensure that all promises or representations made by Aw during the sales process are included in writing in these documents to be enforceable.