Does Hck Hot Chicken allow for verbal agreements regarding training that differ from the FDD?
Hck_Hot_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This Development Agreement and the HCK Hot Chicken Brand Standards Manual contain all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties with reference to the subject matter of this Development Agreement.
No other agreements concerning the subject matter of this Development Agreement, oral or otherwise, shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of the parties.
All prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings and representations relating to the subject matter of this Development Agreement, are merged and are expressly and superseded by this Development Agreement, except such representations as are made in the franchise disclosure document delivered to Area Developer and any representations made by Area Developer in acquiring this Development Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–245)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Hck Hot Chicken FDD, the Area Development Agreement and the HCK Hot Chicken Brand Standards Manual contain all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties. The FDD states that no other agreements concerning the subject matter of the Development Agreement, oral or otherwise, shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of the parties.
This means that any verbal agreements regarding training that differ from what is written in the HCK Hot Chicken Brand Standards Manual are not considered binding. The written agreements, including the Development Agreement and the Brand Standards Manual, supersede any prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and representations, except for representations made in the franchise disclosure document itself.
This clause protects both the franchisee and Hck Hot Chicken by ensuring that all important terms are documented in writing, reducing the risk of misunderstandings or disputes based on verbal claims. Prospective franchisees should ensure that all agreed-upon terms, especially those concerning training, are included in the written agreements to avoid future conflicts.