What claims does a Kitchen Solvers franchisee waive against Kitchen Solvers?

According to Kitchen Solvers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee acknowledges that they are entering into the Franchise Agreement based on their own independent investigation and not because of any representations made by Kitchen Solvers' shareholders, officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, independent contractors, or franchisees that contradict the terms of the agreement or any disclosure documents provided. This means a franchisee cannot later claim they were misled by statements outside of the official FDD or Franchise Agreement. This acknowledgment is a standard practice in franchising, intended to protect the franchisor from claims based on verbal promises or misunderstandings.

However, the Franchisee Acknowledgment/Compliance Certification includes a note that such representations are not intended to nor shall they act as a release, estoppel, or waiver of any liability incurred under the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. This means that while franchisees acknowledge their independent investigation, this does not waive their rights under Illinois and Maryland franchise laws.

Prospective franchisees should carefully review the entire Franchise Agreement and Disclosure Document, and conduct thorough due diligence, relying on their own investigation rather than on any verbal or written representations outside of those official documents. It is also important to note that the acknowledgement does not waive rights under Illinois and Maryland franchise laws.