What reliance does Face Foundrie and the franchisee agree that each party has placed, and will place, on any discussions?
Face_Foundrie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Therefore, Franchisor and Franchisee agree that this Agreement will supersede and cancel any prior and contemporaneous discussions
between them. Franchisor and Franchisee each agree that each party has placed, and will place, no reliance on any discussions. Franchisee agree that no representations have been made to it about this Agreement, the Facial Bar, or the System other than as contained in this Agreement and in the franchise disclosure document received before Franchisee signed this Agreement. Franchisee agrees that no claims, representations, or warrantees of earnings, sales, profits, or success of the Facial Bar have been made to Franchisee
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 73–74)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Face Foundrie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, both Face Foundrie and the franchisee agree that they have not relied on any prior or contemporaneous discussions when entering into the franchise agreement. This means that the written agreement is the sole basis for the franchise relationship, and any verbal promises or understandings are not binding.
Face Foundrie and the franchisee acknowledge that they want all terms of their franchise relationship to be defined solely in the written agreement. Neither party wants to enter into a business relationship where any terms or obligations are subject to oral statements or where oral statements serve as the basis for creating rights or obligations that differ from or supplement the rights and obligations set forth in the agreement.
This clause aims to provide certainty and prevent disputes based on alleged verbal agreements. The franchisee confirms that no representations about the agreement, the Facial Bar, or the System have been made other than what is contained in the agreement and the franchise disclosure document. The franchisee also confirms that no claims, representations, or warranties of earnings, sales, profits, or success of the Facial Bar have been made to the franchisee.