Does the Hydrodog Franchise Agreement represent the complete agreement between Hydrodog and the franchisee?
Hydrodog Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 21.19 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including the introduction, addenda and exhibits to it, constitutes the entire agreement between you and us. There are no other oral or written understandings or agreements between you and us concerning the subject matter of this Agreement. Except as expressly provided otherwise in this Agreement, this Agreement may be modified only by written agreement signed by both you and us. However, nothing contained in this Section will limit your right to rely on statements made in our Franchise Disclosure Document.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 43–166)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hydrodog's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement, including its introduction, addenda, and exhibits, constitutes the entire agreement between Hydrodog and the franchisee. This means that there are no other oral or written understandings or agreements between Hydrodog and the franchisee concerning the subject matter of the agreement.
However, the clause also states that this does not limit the franchisee's right to rely on statements made in Hydrodog's Franchise Disclosure Document. This is an important distinction, as it acknowledges that the FDD contains information that a franchisee may rely on, even if it is not explicitly incorporated into the Franchise Agreement itself.
Furthermore, the agreement can only be modified by a written agreement signed by both Hydrodog and the franchisee, unless expressly provided otherwise in the agreement. This ensures that any changes to the agreement are documented and agreed upon by both parties, providing clarity and legal certainty.