In which states is the 'Summary of Acknowledgements' for Jersey Mikes NOT required to be completed?
Jersey_Mikes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ise its sole and unfettered discretion, even if Developer believes Franchisor's action or decision is unreasonable, unless the Agreement expressly and specifically requires that Franchisor acts reasonably or refrains from acting unreasonably in connection with the particular action or decision.
15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement (including the Summary of Acknowledgments) constitutes the entire, full, and complete agreement between Franchisor and Developer concerning the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersedes all prior agreements. No amendment, change, or variance from this Agreement shall be binding on either party unless mutually agreed to by the parties and signed by themselves or their authorized officers or agents in writing. With the exception of the Disclosure Document described in Section 23.2, no other representation has induced Developer to execute this Agreement, and there are no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements oral or otherwise, between the parties not embodied in this Agreement, which are of any force or effect with reference to this Agreement or otherwise. Nothing in this Agreement or in a ny related agreement, however, is intended to disclaim the r epresentations Company made in the Disclosure Document that Company furnished to Developer.
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Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 77)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Jersey Mikes's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement, including the Summary of Acknowledgments, represents the complete agreement between Jersey Mikes and the developer, superseding any prior agreements. The agreement becomes effective when accepted and executed by Jersey Mikes in New Jersey.
The FDD specifies that the agreement is governed by New Jersey law, excluding its conflict of laws provisions. However, if the designated territory is outside New Jersey, the New Jersey Franchise Practices Act (N.J. STATS. ANN. SEC. 56: 10-1 ET SEQ.) is also excluded.
The document does not explicitly state in which states the 'Summary of Acknowledgements' is not required. A prospective franchisee should seek clarification from Jersey Mikes regarding the specific states where the 'Summary of Acknowledgements' may not be required, as this information is not detailed in this section of the FDD.