Does the Belocal Franchise Agreement disclaim representations made in the Franchise Disclosure Document?

According to Belocal's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement does not disclaim representations made in the Franchise Disclosure Document. The integration/merger clause in Section 15.A of the Franchise Agreement specifies that only the terms of the Franchise Agreement and other related written agreements are binding, subject to state law.

Specifically, the FDD states that nothing in the Franchise Agreement or any related agreement is intended to disclaim the representations made in the Franchise Disclosure Document. However, any representations or promises made outside of the Franchise Disclosure Document and other related agreements may not be enforceable.

This means that prospective Belocal franchisees should pay close attention to the promises and representations made within the Franchise Disclosure Document, as these are intended to be binding. Any verbal promises or representations made outside of the FDD might not be enforceable, so it is important to have all agreements and understandings documented in writing.