Does the C12 Group franchise agreement supersede all prior verbal agreements?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Franchisee and Franchisor with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any and all prior agreements and understandings with respect to the subject matter hereof verbal and/or written and shall not be modified or amended unless in writing and signed by both parties. This Agreement shall be binding upon Franchisee and Franchisor and their respective heirs, administrators, executors, survivors, and/or successors and assigns. The Summary Page is a part of this Agreement and all terms contained therein are incorporated herein. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement or in any document or agreement related to this Agreement is intended to disclaim the representations made by Franchisor in its Franchise Disclosure Document.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to C12 Group's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the franchisee and franchisor. This means that the written agreement takes precedence over any previous agreements or understandings, whether verbal or written, regarding the subject matter of the franchise.
This clause ensures that all terms and conditions governing the franchise relationship are clearly defined in a single document, providing certainty and clarity for both parties. It protects both the franchisee and C12 Group from potential disputes arising from misunderstandings or disagreements about prior discussions or agreements that were not formally documented in the franchise agreement.
However, the agreement also states that nothing within it is intended to disclaim the representations made by C12 Group in its Franchise Disclosure Document. This ensures that the franchisee can rely on the information provided in the FDD when making their investment decision. Any modifications or amendments to the agreement must be made in writing and signed by both the franchisee and C12 Group to be valid.