Does the Counselor Realty franchise agreement allow for oral modifications?

Based on the 2025 Counselor Realty Franchise Disclosure Document, Counselor Realty does not authorize any information, promise, or representation to be communicated to a prospective franchisee concerning the offer of the franchise that is not contained in the Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement, or in printed franchise sales literature prepared by Counselor Realty. A prospective franchisee should not rely upon any other information purportedly provided by Counselor Realty in deciding whether to purchase a Counselor Realty franchise.

This means that any agreements, promises, or representations made outside of the official documents (FDD, Franchise Agreement, and printed sales literature) are not authorized and should not be relied upon. This is a standard clause in franchise agreements to prevent misunderstandings or misrepresentations made during the sales process from being binding on the franchisor.

Therefore, a prospective Counselor Realty franchisee should ensure that all material terms and conditions are documented in the Franchise Agreement or its associated documents. Oral promises or representations made by the franchisor or its representatives should be viewed with caution and should be confirmed in writing to be enforceable.