What is the relationship between the Dollar Rent A Car Franchise Agreements and any agreements, addenda, and amendments?
Dollar_Rent_A_Car Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
11. Compliance with Franchise Agreements.
Franchisee shall comply with all terms, conditions, covenants and agreements set forth in the Franchise Agreements and the Operations Guides, unless specifically modified or amended by this Addendum.
12. General Terms.
- A. Franchisee acknowledges that it has received, read and understood this Addendum; that Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty have adequately explained the provisions of the Addendum to Franchisee's satisfaction; and that Franchisee has been accorded ample time and opportunity to consult with advisors of Franchisee's own choosing about the potential benefits and risks of entering into this Addendum.
- B. This Addendum, including the recitals above, contains the entire agreement between the Parties hereto with respect to the Parties' agreement to amend the Franchise Agreements. This Addendum supersedes all prior understandings and writings regarding the subject matters specified in this Addendum, and may be amended only in writing, signed by all Parties. Except to the extent specified in this Addendum, all other provisions of the Franchise Agreements, including any agreements, addenda and amendments with respect thereto, shall remain in full force and effect according to their terms, and shall apply, as applicable, to this Addendum.
- C. The obligations in the Franchise Agreements and this Addendum, which, by their terms, require performance after the expiration or termination of the Franchise Agreements or this Addendum, shall be enforceable notwithstanding the expiration or termination of the Franchise Agreements or this Addendum for any reason whatsoever.
- D. Under no circumstances shall Franchisee or Owner be entitled to receive the benefits under the Franchise Agreements or this Addendum or any other agreement with Hertz, Dollar or Thrifty or their Affiliates unless Franchisee and Owner continue to comply with all of their obligations under all such agreements.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 102–301)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dollar Rent A Car Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreements and any associated agreements, addenda, and amendments are designed to work together. Specifically, a Multiple-Brand Franchising Addendum may be used when a franchisee operates multiple brands (Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty).
The Multiple-Brand Franchising Addendum clarifies that the terms defined in the Franchise Agreements for Hertz, Dollar Rent A Car, and Thrifty will have the same meaning in the Addendum, unless otherwise specified. The geographic territory covered by the Addendum is defined by the franchised territories outlined in Attachment A of each of the respective franchise agreements. The term of the Addendum is concurrent with the terms of the Franchise Agreements, and the franchisee is obligated to pay all fees, charges, costs, and expenses as required by both the Franchise Agreements and the Operations Guides.
Furthermore, franchisees must adhere to all terms, conditions, covenants, and agreements detailed in the Franchise Agreements and Operations Guides, unless these are specifically modified or amended by the Addendum. The Addendum represents the complete agreement regarding the amendment of the Franchise Agreements and supersedes any prior understandings. However, all other provisions of the Franchise Agreements, including existing agreements, addenda, and amendments, remain in full effect, applying to the Addendum as applicable. The obligations outlined in the Franchise Agreements and the Addendum that require performance after the expiration or termination of these agreements remain enforceable. Franchisees and owners are entitled to benefits only if they continue to meet their obligations under all agreements with Hertz, Dollar Rent A Car, or Thrifty and their affiliates.