Does the Kitchen Solvers Addendum modify the entire Franchise Agreement, or only specific sections?

According to Kitchen Solvers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Addendum to the Franchise Agreement does not modify the entire agreement, but rather specific sections. The addendum is designed to address inconsistencies between the Franchise Agreement and specific state laws. For example, addenda are included for franchisees in New York, Illinois, Maryland, California, and Minnesota.

The addenda include clauses that amend the original agreement to comply with state-specific franchise laws. These modifications can include deleting specific provisions of the original agreement, such as Section 16.B, or clarifying how certain clauses should be interpreted under state law. For instance, the Minnesota addendum states that certain clauses regarding litigation and termination rights are modified to comply with Minnesota statutes.

However, the addenda also explicitly state that the Franchise Agreement remains in full force and effect except for the specific modifications outlined in the addendum. This means that all other provisions of the original agreement remain unchanged and binding. Prospective Kitchen Solvers franchisees should carefully review the addendum applicable to their state to understand which specific sections of the Franchise Agreement are modified and how those modifications affect their rights and obligations.