What happens if a provision of the release agreement with Crave Cookies is held invalid?
Crave_Cookies Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
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 release agreement is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions of the release will still be effective. The rest of the release agreement will remain in full force. In the event of a dispute concerning the release, the dispute resolution, governing law, and venue provisions outlined in the Franchise Agreement will be applied.
This means that even if one part of the release is unenforceable, the rest of the agreement still binds both Crave Cookies and the franchisee. Franchisees should be aware that the terms of the Franchise Agreement dictate how disputes related to the release are handled, including where disputes are resolved and which state's laws govern.
It is important for prospective Crave Cookies franchisees to carefully review the Franchise Agreement and understand the implications of the release, including the dispute resolution process. Franchisees should seek legal counsel to fully understand their rights and obligations under both the release and the Franchise Agreement.