In the Brightstar Care Agency Franchise Agreement addendum, what do the terms 'we,' 'us,' and 'our' refer to?
Brightstar_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| This addendum (the "Addendum") to the BrightStar Franchising, LLC Agency Franchise |
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| Agreement is made and entered into as of |
| (the |
| "Execution |
| Date") |
| by |
| and |
| between BrightStar Franchising, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company with its principal place |
| of business at 2275 Half Day Road, Suite 210, Bannockburn, IL 60015 ("we," "us," or "our"), and |
| with an address at |
| (""you" or "your"). All capitalized terms not defined in this Addendum have the meanings |
| ascribed to them in the Franchise Agreement (as defined below). This Addendum is effective on |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 118–387)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brightstar Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the terms 'we,' 'us,' and 'our' in the context of the addendum to the BrightStar Franchising, LLC Agency Franchise Agreement refer to BrightStar Franchising, LLC itself. The document specifies that BrightStar Franchising, LLC is an Illinois limited liability company with its principal place of business at 2275 Half Day Road, Suite 210, Bannockburn, IL 60015.
This clarification is important for a prospective Brightstar Care franchisee because it clearly identifies the entity with whom they are entering into an agreement. Understanding which entity is making commitments and has rights under the agreement is crucial for legal and business reasons. Franchisees need to know who they can hold accountable and who they must comply with.
Knowing that 'we,' 'us,' and 'our' refers to BrightStar Franchising, LLC helps to avoid any ambiguity in interpreting the terms of the franchise agreement and its addendum. This ensures that both parties have a clear understanding of their respective roles and responsibilities, reducing the potential for disputes or misunderstandings during the franchise relationship.