Does the Hck Hot Chicken Development Agreement disclaim representations made in the franchise disclosure document?

According to the 2025 Hck Hot Chicken Franchise Disclosure Document, the Development Agreement does not disclaim representations made by Hck Hot Chicken in the franchise disclosure document delivered to the Area Developer. The document explicitly states that nothing in the Development Agreement or any related agreement is intended to disclaim these representations.

Furthermore, the FDD states that no officer, employee, or agent of Hck Hot Chicken has the authority to make any representation or promise not contained in the Development Agreement or in the franchise disclosure document delivered to the Area Developer. The Area Developer agrees that it has executed the Development Agreement without reliance upon any such representation or promise.

This clause aims to ensure that the franchisee acknowledges that the written agreements (the Development Agreement and the Franchise Disclosure Document) contain all the relevant and binding information. It protects Hck Hot Chicken from claims based on verbal promises or representations made by its employees or agents that are not documented in these official documents. This is a common provision in franchise agreements to provide clarity and prevent misunderstandings regarding the scope of the agreement.