Does a Crawlspace Medic franchisee waive claims related to modifications required in Article 9?
Crawlspace_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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- 5.2.4 Franchisee shall have completed any required updates to the Franchised Business location in order to meet system standards.
- 5.2.5 Franchisee shall execute a general release of all claims Franchisee may have against CSM Franchise Group, LLC, its parent, subsidiaries and affiliates, its officers, directors, shareholders, agents, and employees, whether in their corporate and/or individual capacities. This release will include all claims arising under any federal, state, or local law, rule, or ordinance.
- 5.2.6 Franchisee performs such remodeling, repairs, replacements and redecoration as Franchisor may require causing the Franchised Business location, equipment, and trade dress to conform to the plans and specifications being used for new franchised businesses on the renewal date.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 42)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Crawlspace Medic Franchise Disclosure Document, as a condition of renewal, a franchisee must execute a general release of all claims they may have against CSM Franchise Group, LLC, its parent, subsidiaries, and affiliates, including their officers, directors, shareholders, agents, and employees. This release encompasses all claims arising under any federal, state, or local law, rule, or ordinance.
In addition to the general release, Crawlspace Medic requires franchisees to complete any necessary updates to the Franchised Business location to meet system standards and perform any remodeling, repairs, replacements, and redecoration to ensure the location, equipment, and trade dress conform to the plans and specifications used for new franchised businesses on the renewal date.
While the FDD stipulates that a franchisee must release all claims against Crawlspace Medic as part of the renewal process, the document does not specifically mention Article 9 or whether this release includes claims related to modifications required under that article. A prospective franchisee should seek clarification from Crawlspace Medic regarding the scope of the general release and whether it encompasses any claims related to modifications or updates required during the renewal process.