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What must a Chem-Dry franchisee do concurrently with the execution of the new franchise agreement to acquire an additional franchise?

Chem_Dry Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

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THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into the Effective Date by and between CDI and Franchisee.

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, CDI and Franchisee have entered into one or more Franchise Agreements, whereby Franchisee was granted the right to own and operate an Chem-Dry business within a specific franchised area;

WHEREAS, Franchisee desires to acquire an additional franchise; and

WHEREAS, CDI is willing to grant an additional franchise to Franchisee provided Franchisee executes this Agreement concurrently with the execution of a new franchise agreement and pays the required fee to CDI.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

  1. Release. The Franchisee hereby forever releases, remises and discharges CDI and CDI's affiliates, its shareholders, directors, officers, employees and agents, and all its respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, of and from any and all known and unknown claims, causes of action, suits, debts, agreements, promises and demands of whatever nature or kind, in law or in equity, which the Franchisee now has, ever had, or, but for this release, hereafter would or could have arising from the relationship between the parties or relating in any manner to the Franchise Agreements, except for CDI's obligation under the franchise agreement on and after the date of this Agreement. Franchisee hereby warrants and

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 68)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Chem-Dry's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee who wants to acquire an additional Chem-Dry franchise must execute a release agreement concurrently with the execution of a new franchise agreement. The release agreement is between Chem-Dry, Inc. (CDI) and the franchisee.

This release means the franchisee is releasing Chem-Dry from all known and unknown claims, except for Chem-Dry's obligations under the new franchise agreement. The franchisee also confirms they have not assigned any claims to others.

This requirement ensures that Chem-Dry is protected from potential legal issues arising from the franchisee's prior business operations before granting them another franchise. It is a fairly standard practice to have such a release in place when expanding the relationship between a franchisor and franchisee.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.