What happens to the Addendum if the Brightstar Care Franchise Agreement is terminated or expires?

According to Brightstar Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement will result in the automatic and immediate termination of the Addendum. This condition applies to addendums related to both the general franchise agreement and those specific to Medium Density Territories.

For a prospective Brightstar Care franchisee, this means that the Addendum, which may contain specific terms and conditions related to the operation of the franchise, is directly tied to the underlying Franchise Agreement. If the Franchise Agreement is terminated, either by the franchisee or the franchisor, or if it expires at the end of its term, the Addendum automatically terminates as well.

This provision ensures that the terms outlined in the Addendum are only valid and enforceable as long as the Franchise Agreement is active. It is a standard practice in franchising to link addendums or amendments to the main agreement, as they often modify or supplement the original terms. Franchisees should carefully review the terms of both the Franchise Agreement and any associated addendums to understand the full scope of their rights and obligations.

It is important for franchisees to understand the conditions under which the Franchise Agreement can be terminated, as this will directly impact the validity and enforceability of the Addendum. This automatic termination clause protects Brightstar Care by ensuring that franchisees no longer have rights or obligations under the Addendum if the main Franchise Agreement is no longer in effect.