Does the Kitchen Solvers franchise agreement require the franchisee to sign a release upon renewal?
Kitchen_Solvers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provision | Section in Franchise Agreement (FA) | Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Length of the franchise term | FA: Paragraph 4 | 10 years |
| b. | Renewal or extension of the term | FA: Paragraph 4 | If you satisfy renewal requirements, you have the option to renew for up to two (2) additional 10-year terms. |
| c. | Requirements for franchisee to renew or extend | FA: Paragraph 4 | You must be in compliance with your Franchise Agreement, be current with all monetary obligations, attend any necessary training and have continuously operated the Business. You also must give us notice, maintain or obtain suitable premises for the Business (including modernization of sample doors, showcase display and all materials displaying the Marks), sign a release and sign a then current Franchise Agreement, which may have materially different terms and conditions from your original agreement. |
Source: Item 17 — Renewal, Termination, Transfer, and Dispute Resolution (FDD pages 36–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Kitchen Solvers's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must sign a release as part of the renewal requirements. To renew the franchise agreement for up to two additional 10-year terms, a franchisee must be in compliance with the existing Franchise Agreement, be current with all monetary obligations, attend any necessary training, and have continuously operated the business.
In addition to these conditions, the franchisee must also maintain or obtain suitable premises for the business, including modernization of sample doors, showcase display, and all materials displaying the Kitchen Solvers's marks. The requirement to sign a release is standard practice in franchising, intended to resolve any outstanding claims or liabilities between the franchisor and franchisee before entering a new agreement.
Furthermore, the franchisee must sign the then-current Franchise Agreement, which Kitchen Solvers notes may have materially different terms and conditions from the original agreement. This means that franchisees need to carefully review the new agreement to understand any changes to their obligations, fees, or operating procedures. The release and the updated agreement are both conditions that Kitchen Solvers requires for renewal.