What happens if a provision of the Crave Cookies General Release is held invalid?
Crave_Cookies Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 4. Miscellaneous. If any of the provisions of this Release are held invalid for any reason, the remainder of this Release will not be affected and will remain in full force and effect.
In the event of any dispute concerning this Release, the dispute resolution, governing law, and venue provisions of the Franchise Agreement shall apply.
Releasor agrees to take any actions and sign any documents that Crave Cookies Franchising reasonably requests to effectuate the purposes of this Release.
This Release contains the entire agreement of the parties concerning the subject
matter hereof. This Release shall not apply to any liability under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
5. The State of Washington. This general release does not apply with respect to claims arising under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, RCW 19.100, and the rules adopted thereunder.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 47–194)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave Cookies' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if any provision within the General Release is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions of the release will still be effective. This means that even if a specific clause is unenforceable, the rest of the agreement remains in full force.
Additionally, in the event of any dispute related to the General Release, the dispute resolution, governing law, and venue provisions outlined in the Franchise Agreement will be applicable. This ensures that any conflicts arising from the release will be handled according to the procedures and legal framework established in the main Franchise Agreement.
It is important to note that the General Release does not apply to any liability under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law, nor does it apply to claims arising under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act. This means that franchisees in Maryland and Washington retain their rights and protections under these state-specific laws, regardless of the General Release.