What is the scope of claims that Cool Binz Franchisor releases Franchise Owner(s) from?
Cool_Binz Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
nchise Agreements, to be executed contemporaneously with this Mutual Release, which will replace your original Franchise Agreements, thus continuing FRANCHISE OWNER(S) rights to operate a COOL BINZ business within a Territory, as defined in the Franchise Agreement in the State of [State].
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- In reliance upon the execution of renewal Franchise Agreements, the parties agree to the following mutual releases:
- A. FRANCHISE OWNER(S) and FRANCHISEE, for themselves and for their employees, agents, heirs, successor and assigns, and for every other person, firm, entity, and/or corporation succeeding to the interest of FRANCHISE OWNER(S) and/or FRANCHISEE, hereby releases, acquits, and forever discharges FRANCHISOR and its directors, officers, shareholders, employees, agents, legal representatives, successors and assigns, and every other person, firm, entity, and/or corporation succeeding to its interests, from any and all claims, actions, causes of action, demands, costs, losses, expenses and suits whatsoever and of every conceivable kind, character, and nature, whether absolute or contingent, and whether known or unknown, which either party may have against the other, by reason of, or arising out of, or in any way related to any acts or omissions of the other party occurring prior to the date of this Release.
- B. FRANCHISOR, for themselves and for their employees, agents, heirs, successor and assigns, and for every other person, firm, entity, and/or corporation succeeding to the interest of FRANCHISOR, hereby releases, acquits, and forever discharges FRANCHISE OWNER(S) and/or FRANCHISEE and their directors, officers, shareholders, employees, agents,
legal representatives, successors and assigns, and every other person, firm, entity, and/or corporation succeeding to its interests, from any and all claims, actions, causes of action, demands, costs, losses, expenses and suits whatsoever and of every conceivable kind, character, and nature, whether absolute or contingent, and whether known or unknown, which either party may have against the other, by reason of, or arising out of, or in any way related to any acts or omissions of the other party occurring prior to the date of this Release.
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Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 63–238)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cool Binz's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise owner releases the franchisor from a broad range of claims when renewing their franchise agreement. Specifically, the franchisee releases Cool Binz from any and all claims, actions, causes of action, demands, costs, losses, expenses, and suits of every conceivable kind and nature, whether known or unknown, that the franchisee may have against Cool Binz. This release pertains to any acts or omissions of Cool Binz that occurred prior to the date of the release. This is required upon renewal of the franchise agreement.
This release is mutual, meaning Cool Binz also releases the franchisee from similar claims. This mutual release is contingent upon the execution of a new renewal Franchise Agreement, which replaces the original agreement and continues the franchisee's rights to operate a Cool Binz business within their designated territory. The release is made on behalf of the franchisee and their employees, agents, heirs, successors, and assigns, as well as anyone succeeding to their interests.
However, the FDD also notes some limitations to these general releases. For franchisees operating in Maryland, the mutual release may not apply to any liability under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. Similarly, for franchisees in Minnesota, the general releases do not apply to the extent prohibited by applicable law with respect to claims arising under Minn. Rule 2860.4400D, which prevents Cool Binz from requiring a release that would relieve any person from liability imposed by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C. Additionally, franchisees cannot waive claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or disclaim reliance on any statement made by Cool Binz or its representatives.