Who is bound by the release executed with Eos Worldwide, besides the Releasor?

According to the 2025 Eos Worldwide Franchise Disclosure Document, the release executed by the franchisee (Releasor) benefits Eos Worldwide Franchising, LLC (the Franchisor), its affiliates, and other Released Parties. The Released Parties include the franchisor's managers, legal counsel, officers, directors, owners, employees, agents, representatives, legal representatives, successors, affiliates, associates, and assigns, as well as their respective insurers and underwriters, parent and affiliated entities, and their officers, directors, shareholders, members, managers, employees, representatives, and agents (acting in both agency and individual capacities), and their respective heirs, successors, beneficiaries, and assigns. This extensive list ensures that a wide range of individuals and entities associated with Eos Worldwide are protected by the release.

This means that the franchisee, by signing the release, agrees not to pursue legal action against any of the individuals or entities included in the definition of "Released Parties" for any covered claims. This is a broad release intended to protect Eos Worldwide and its related parties from potential liabilities arising from the franchise relationship. The franchisee should carefully consider the implications of this release, as it could prevent them from pursuing legitimate claims against Eos Worldwide or related parties in the future.

It is important for a prospective Eos Worldwide franchisee to fully understand the scope of this release and to seek legal counsel if they have any concerns about its implications. Franchisees should pay particular attention to the types of claims that are covered by the release and the individuals and entities that are protected. Additionally, franchisees should be aware of any exceptions to the release, such as those related to claims arising under specific state franchise laws. The FDD also notes that Washington residents have specific exemptions to the General Release regarding claims arising under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act.