Besides the franchisee and CJR, does the Carls franchise agreement confer any rights or remedies to other people or entities?

According to the 2024 Carls FDD, the franchise agreement primarily applies to the franchisee and CJR (Carl's Jr. Restaurants) and its affiliates, heirs, successors, and assigns. With the exception of Section 25, the agreement is not intended to give any rights or remedies to other individuals or entities. This means that only the franchisee and Carls, along with their directly related parties, can enforce the terms of the agreement or seek remedies for any breaches.

This provision clarifies that third parties cannot claim any benefits or enforce any obligations under the franchise agreement. This is a common practice in franchising to maintain a clear contractual relationship between the franchisor and franchisee. It prevents external parties from interfering with the agreement or claiming rights based on its terms.

For a prospective Carls franchisee, this means that the agreement is solely between them and Carls. They cannot rely on the agreement to protect the interests of other parties, nor can other parties use the agreement to make claims against them or Carls. Section 25 is not included in the provided documentation, so it is important to ask Carls about the rights and remedies provided in that section.