If a provision of the Degree Wellness Franchise Agreement is contrary to law, what must Degree Wellness and the franchisee do?

According to Degree Wellness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 17.1 addresses the scenario where a provision of the Franchise Agreement is deemed invalid. In such a case, the invalid provision will be modified or replaced with a valid provision that reflects the original intention as closely as possible. The remaining provisions of the agreement will remain in full effect.

This clause ensures that the entire agreement does not become void due to a single unenforceable clause. It provides a mechanism to maintain the agreement's overall intent while complying with applicable laws. This is a fairly standard clause in franchise agreements, designed to protect both the franchisor and franchisee from unintended consequences due to legal changes or oversights.

For a prospective Degree Wellness franchisee, this means that if a specific part of the agreement is found to be illegal or unenforceable, it will be adjusted to comply with the law, rather than invalidating the entire agreement. This offers some assurance that the core business relationship defined in the agreement will continue, even if minor adjustments are necessary. Franchisees should be aware of this clause and understand that the agreement is designed to adapt to legal requirements while preserving its fundamental terms.