Does the Hydrodog agreement govern all aspects of the relationship between the franchisee and franchisor?

According to the 2025 Hydrodog Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 21.19 of the Franchise Agreement outlines that the agreement, including its introduction, addenda, and exhibits, constitutes the entire agreement between the franchisee and Hydrodog. This means that all understandings and agreements between the franchisee and Hydrodog are contained within this document. There are no other oral or written understandings that are considered part of the agreement unless explicitly included.

However, the clause also states that nothing in this section limits the franchisee's right to rely on statements made in Hydrodog's Franchise Disclosure Document. This is an important exception, as it allows franchisees to hold Hydrodog accountable for representations made in the FDD, even if those representations are not explicitly repeated in the Franchise Agreement itself.

This "entire agreement" clause is a standard provision in franchise agreements. It aims to provide clarity and prevent disputes based on verbal promises or understandings that are not documented. Prospective Hydrodog franchisees should carefully review the entire Franchise Agreement and the FDD to ensure they understand all the terms and conditions of the franchise relationship, as these documents will govern their relationship with Hydrodog.