If a term is capitalized but not defined in the Kitchen Solvers addendum, where can its meaning be found?

According to Kitchen Solvers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a capitalized term is used in an addendum but not specifically defined within that addendum, the term's definition can be found in either the Franchise Agreement or the Area Development Agreement, depending on which agreement the addendum is associated with. This applies to addenda for franchisees in Illinois, Maryland, and New York.

This means that prospective Kitchen Solvers franchisees need to be familiar with both the addendum and the main agreement (either the Franchise Agreement or the Area Development Agreement) to fully understand the terms and conditions of their franchise. It is important to cross-reference the definitions in the Franchise Agreement or Area Development Agreement when reviewing the addendum to ensure a clear understanding of all capitalized terms.

For example, if the addendum refers to a capitalized term like "Marketing Fund" without defining it, a franchisee must refer back to the Franchise Agreement or Area Development Agreement to understand what the "Marketing Fund" entails, how it is used, and what obligations the franchisee has related to it. This system ensures consistency in terminology across all documents while allowing for state-specific modifications in the addendum.