What entity is referred to as 'Kitchen Solvers' in the Kitchen Solvers Release of Claims agreement?
Kitchen_Solvers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
A. Franchisor and Franchisee entered into a KITCHEN SOLVERS Franchise Agreement dated,
- B. [NOTE: Describe the circumstances relating to the release.]
- C. Subject to and as addressed with greater specificity in the terms and conditions set forth below, Kitchen Solvers and Franchisee now desire to settle any and all disputes that may exist between them relating to the Franchise Agreement.
AGREEMENTS
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- Consideration. [NOTE: Describe the consideration paid.]
- 2-4. [NOTE: Detail other terms and conditions of the release.]
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- Release of Claims by Franchisee. In consideration of the other terms and conditions of this Agreement, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Franchisee, for himself and for each of his heirs, executors, administrators, insurers, attorneys, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns, does hereby release and forever discharge Kitchen Solvers and each of its respective affiliated corporations, subsidiaries, divisions, insurers, indemnitors, attorneys, successors, and assigns, together with all of their past and present directors, officers, employees, attorneys, agents, assigns and representatives in their capacities as such, of and from any and all actions, suits, proceedings, claims (including, but not limited to, claims for attorney's fees), complaints, charges, judgments, executions, whether liquidated or unliquidated, known or unknown, asserted or unasserted, absolute or contingent, accrued or not accrued, related to the Franchise Agreement.
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- Reservation of Claims Against Non-Settling Parties. Kitchen Solvers and Franchisee expressly reserve their right and claims against any non-settling persons, firms, corporations, or other entities for whatever portion or percentage their damages are found to be attributable to the wrongful conduct of said non-settling parties.
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- Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relative to the subject matter contained herein, and all prior understandings, representations and
agreements made by and between the parties relative to the contents contained in this Agreement are merged into this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 49–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Kitchen Solvers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in the Release of Claims agreement, 'Kitchen Solvers' refers to the Franchisor. The agreement outlines the settlement of disputes between Kitchen Solvers and the franchisee, relating to the Franchise Agreement. This agreement stipulates that the franchisee releases and discharges Kitchen Solvers, including its affiliated entities, from any claims related to the Franchise Agreement.
Specifically, the franchisee's release extends to Kitchen Solvers' affiliated corporations, subsidiaries, divisions, insurers, indemnitors, attorneys, successors, and assigns, as well as their past and present directors, officers, employees, attorneys, agents, assigns, and representatives. This comprehensive release covers all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, complaints, charges, judgments, and executions, whether known or unknown, related to the Franchise Agreement.
However, Kitchen Solvers and the franchisee retain their rights and claims against non-settling parties for damages attributable to the wrongful conduct of those parties. The Release of Claims agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter, superseding any prior understandings or representations. This means that any previous agreements are merged into this new agreement, ensuring that all terms are clearly defined and agreed upon in writing.