Does the lease addendum for Bhc confer any rights or remedies upon any person or entity not a party to it?

According to Bhc's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the lease addendum is not intended to confer any rights or remedies upon any person or entity not a party to the addendum. This means that the addendum is strictly between the parties who sign it, typically the landlord and the tenant (franchisee).

This provision clarifies that third parties cannot claim any benefits or enforce any terms of the lease addendum. This is a standard legal precaution to limit liability and ensure that only the signatories are bound by the agreement. For a Bhc franchisee, this means they should not expect the lease addendum to provide any protection or advantages to other related parties, such as their investors or family members, unless those parties are explicitly included in the agreement.

However, other sections of the lease addendum do address the rights and responsibilities of Bhc itself, even though Bhc is not a direct signatory. For example, the landlord is required to notify Bhc of any changes in the landlord's mailing address. Also, the landlord may be required to provide Bhc with sales reports regarding the franchisee's restaurant. These clauses benefit Bhc, and are enforceable by Bhc as a third party to the lease. However, the specific clause quoted here confirms that no other third parties gain such rights.