Can the Beyond Juicery Eatery Franchise Agreement be altered or amended orally?
Beyond_Juicery_Eatery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- B. Integration. This Agreement, together with the Franchise Agreement, and any addendums that are attached hereto and are executed on the date hereof which are hereby incorporated herein, contain all of the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. No promises or representations have been made by Beyond Juicery + Eatery other than herein set forth. No modifications of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and executed by both Beyond Juicery + Eatery and the Franchisee.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 60)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beyond Juicery Eatery Franchise Disclosure Document, the Real Estate Option to Purchase agreement, together with the Franchise Agreement and any addendums, contains all the agreed-upon terms and conditions between Beyond Juicery Eatery and the franchisee.
The FDD states that Beyond Juicery Eatery does not make promises or representations outside of what is explicitly written in these documents. This means that any verbal agreements or understandings not documented in writing are not binding.
Specifically, the FDD emphasizes that no modifications to the terms of the Real Estate Option to Purchase agreement are valid unless they are made in writing and executed by both Beyond Juicery Eatery and the franchisee. This requirement for written modifications ensures that all changes are formally documented and agreed upon by both parties, preventing potential disputes or misunderstandings. Therefore, franchisees should ensure that any desired changes to their agreement are put in writing and properly executed to be considered valid.