Does the Successor Addendum explicitly define the term 'Agreement' in relation to City Wide?

According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Successor Addendum does not explicitly define the term 'Agreement.' However, the document does state that capitalized terms not defined in the Successor Addendum will have the same meaning as in the Successor Franchise Agreement. This implies that the definition of 'Agreement' would be found within the Successor Franchise Agreement itself, rather than the addendum.

Several sections of the franchise agreement refer to 'this Agreement,' outlining the obligations, rights, and conditions that govern the relationship between City Wide and the franchisee. These include the grant of the franchise, the franchisee's operational standards, and the terms for renewal or termination. The agreement also emphasizes the importance of adhering to City Wide's standards and policies to maintain the goodwill associated with the brand.

For a prospective franchisee, this means understanding the full scope of both the Successor Franchise Agreement and the Successor Addendum is crucial. While the addendum modifies certain sections, the primary agreement dictates the core terms. It is important to carefully review the definitions within the Successor Franchise Agreement to fully understand the meaning of key terms like 'Agreement' and how they impact the franchisee's rights and responsibilities.