What documents constitute the entire agreement between Dog Haus and the Franchisee?
Dog_Haus Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 21.5 Entire Agreement.
This Agreement and the Exhibits contain all of the terms and conditions agreed upon by the Parties concerning the subject matter of this Agreement.
No other agreements concerning the subject matter of this Agreement, 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either of the Parties and all prior agreements, understandings and representations are merged into this Agreement and superseded by this Agreement.
No officer or employee or agent of Franchisor has any authority to make any representation or promise not included in this Agreement.
This Agreement cannot be modified or changed except by written instrument signed by both of the Parties.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement is intended to disclaim any representations made in the Dog Haus Franchise Disclosure Document.
- 21.6 Titles and Recitals.
Article and Section titles used in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be deemed to affect the meaning or construction of any of the terms, provisions, covenants, or conditions of this Agreement.
The recitals set forth in Recitals A and B are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference into the body of this Agreement.
- 21.7 Gender and Construction.
The terms of all Exhibits attached to this Agreement are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement as if the same had been set forth in full in this Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dog Haus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement and its exhibits contain all the terms and conditions agreed upon by both parties regarding the franchise. This means that any prior agreements, whether written or oral, are superseded by the franchise agreement.
Dog Haus emphasizes that no officer, employee, or agent of the company has the authority to make any representation or promise not included in the agreement. Furthermore, the agreement can only be modified or changed through a written instrument signed by both Dog Haus and the franchisee. However, the franchise agreement does not disclaim any representations made in the Dog Haus Franchise Disclosure Document.
The terms of all exhibits attached to the agreement are incorporated into and made a part of the agreement as if fully set forth therein. The document also clarifies that the titles used for articles and sections are for convenience only and do not affect the meaning or construction of the agreement's terms. By including this clause, Dog Haus aims to provide clarity and prevent misunderstandings about the scope and content of the franchise agreement, ensuring that all relevant aspects of the franchise relationship are documented and agreed upon in writing.