Is the Summary Page part of the C12 Group franchise agreement?
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 Summary Page is an integral part of the Franchise Agreement. The Franchise Agreement itself references the Summary Page to define the Effective Date of the agreement and to identify the franchisee. This means that the information contained within the Summary Page, such as the franchisee's details and the agreement's start date, are legally binding components of the overall contract.
Specifically, the FDD states that 'The Summary Page is a part of this Agreement and all terms contained therein are incorporated herein.' This clause ensures that all details and conditions outlined in the Summary Page are fully integrated into the Franchise Agreement, carrying the same legal weight as any other section of the document.
Prospective C12 Group franchisees should carefully review the Summary Page to ensure all information is accurate before signing the agreement. Any discrepancies or misunderstandings regarding the terms on the Summary Page could have significant implications throughout the duration of the franchise relationship, as these terms are explicitly incorporated into the binding Franchise Agreement.