Does the Dog Haus addendum disclaim any representations made in the Franchise Disclosure Document?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 9.2 Entire Agreement. This Addendum and the Exhibits to this Addendum contain all of the terms and conditions agreed upon by the Parties concerning the subject matter of this Addendum. No other agreements concerning the subject matter of this Addendum, written or oral, shall be deemed to exist or to bind either of the Parties and all prior agreements, understandings and representations are merged into this Addendum and superseded by this Addendum. No officer or employee or agent of Franchisor has any authority to make any representation or promise not included in this Addendum and Franchisee agrees that it has executed this Addendum without reliance upon any representation or promise not included in this Addendum. This Addendum cannot be modified or changed except by written instrument signed by all of the Parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Addendum is intended to disclaim any representations made in the Dog Haus Franchise Disclosure Document.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 87–328)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dog Haus Franchise Disclosure Document, the addendum does not disclaim any representations made in the Franchise Disclosure Document. Specifically, the addendum states that no officer, employee, or agent of Dog Haus has the authority to make any representation or promise not included in the addendum, and the franchisee agrees that they executed the addendum without reliance upon any representation or promise not included in it.
However, the addendum explicitly clarifies that nothing within it is intended to disclaim any representations made in the Dog Haus Franchise Disclosure Document. This means that while the addendum itself contains the full agreement concerning its specific subject matter, it does not negate or invalidate any statements or information provided in the main Franchise Disclosure Document.
This provision protects the prospective franchisee by ensuring that the representations made by Dog Haus in the FDD remain valid and enforceable, even with the existence of the addendum. Franchisees should carefully review both the FDD and any addenda to fully understand their rights and obligations.