What section numbers in the Boulder Designs Franchise Agreement discuss modification of the agreement?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provision | Section in the Franchise Agreement | Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| or modify their business relationship with Us, our Affiliate(s) or any other franchisee. | |||
| s. | Modification of the | Sections 9.2 and | The Franchise Agreement can be modified |
| agreement | 22.6 | only by written agreement between you and us. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 38–44)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Boulder Designs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Sections 9.2 and 22.6 of the Franchise Agreement address how the agreement can be modified. Specifically, these sections state that the Franchise Agreement can only be modified through a written agreement signed by both the franchisee and Boulder Designs.
This requirement for written modification is a standard practice in franchising. It protects both parties by ensuring that any changes to the original agreement are documented and agreed upon, preventing disputes based on verbal agreements or misunderstandings.
Prospective Boulder Designs franchisees should understand that any promises or representations made outside of the written Franchise Agreement and its exhibits may not be enforceable. This is reinforced by the integration/merger clause in Section 22.6, which specifies that only the terms within the Franchise Agreement are binding, subject to state law. Therefore, it is crucial to have all agreed-upon terms and modifications included in the written agreement to ensure they are legally binding.