Does the Dollar Rent A Car addendum supersede prior agreements?

According to the 2025 Dollar Rent A Car Franchise Disclosure Document, the Multiple-Brand Franchising Addendum does supersede prior understandings and writings regarding the subject matters specified in the Addendum. However, this is limited to the specific subject matters covered within the addendum itself.

The document states that the addendum contains the entire agreement between the parties concerning the amendment of the Franchise Agreements. This implies that any prior agreements, discussions, or understandings related to the topics addressed in the addendum are replaced by the terms of the addendum.

However, the 2025 FDD specifies that all other provisions of the Franchise Agreements, including any existing agreements, addenda, and amendments, remain in full force and effect, except to the extent specified in the Addendum. This means that the original Franchise Agreements continue to govern the relationship between Dollar Rent A Car and the franchisee, except where the Addendum explicitly modifies or amends those agreements. Therefore, franchisees should carefully review the addendum to understand which specific aspects of their prior agreements are superseded and which remain in effect.