Can the Checkers Addendum be altered, amended, or modified?
Checkers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor and Franchisee each acknowledges that this Addendum: contains the entire understanding and agreement of the Parties with respect to this Addendum's subject matter; supersedes all other written or oral exchanges, arrangements or negotiations between them or their representatives in this regard; and may not be altered, amended or modified, except by a writing properly executed by the Parties.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 91–92)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Checkers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Addendum to the franchise agreement contains the entire understanding between Checkers and the franchisee regarding its subject matter. It also supersedes any prior written or oral agreements.
The Addendum cannot be altered, amended, or modified unless both Checkers and the franchisee do so in writing and properly execute the changes. This requirement ensures that any changes to the agreement are formally documented and agreed upon by both parties, preventing potential disputes based on informal or unwritten understandings.
This clause is a standard provision in franchise agreements, designed to provide clarity and legal certainty. Prospective Checkers franchisees should understand that the terms outlined in the Addendum are binding, and any desired changes must be formally negotiated and documented in writing to be enforceable.