Are there any agreements outside of the Buildingstars Franchise Agreement that are considered part of the entire understanding?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This Agreement and all other written agreements related to this Agreement and expressly referenced in this Agreement, represent the entire understanding and agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersedes all other negotiations, understandings and representations (if any) made by and between the parties. No representations, inducements, promises or agreements, oral or otherwise, if any, not embodied in this Agreement shall be of any force and effect; provided, however, that nothing in this or any related agreement is intended to disclaim BUILDINGSTARS' representations made in the franchise disclosure document that was furnished to FRANCHISEE in connection with the offering to operate the Business. No amendment to this Agreement is binding unless executed in writing by both parties.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buildingstars's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the entire agreement between Buildingstars and the franchisee includes the franchise agreement itself and any other written agreements that are related to it and expressly referenced within the franchise agreement. This means that any prior negotiations, understandings, or representations made between the parties are superseded by these documents.
However, Buildingstars's representations made in the franchise disclosure document (FDD) that was furnished to the franchisee in connection with the offering to operate the Business are not disclaimed by this or any related agreement. This ensures that the franchisee can rely on the information provided in the FDD during their decision-making process.
Any amendments to the Buildingstars Franchise Agreement must be in writing and executed by both parties to be considered binding. This requirement ensures that all changes to the agreement are documented and agreed upon by both Buildingstars and the franchisee, preventing misunderstandings or disputes over modifications to the original terms.