Does the Maryland Addendum supersede other terms of documents executed in connection with the Kitchen Solvers franchise?

According to Kitchen Solvers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Maryland Addendum to the Area Development Agreement addresses whether it supersedes other terms of documents executed in connection with the franchise. Specifically, a provision within the addendum states that no statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed by a franchisee at the start of the franchise relationship can waive claims under state franchise law or disclaim reliance on franchisor statements. This provision is explicitly stated to supersede any other conflicting term in any document related to the franchise.

This means that for Kitchen Solvers franchisees in Maryland, certain protections under Maryland franchise law cannot be waived through standard documents or agreements. This includes protection against fraud in the inducement, ensuring franchisees can still bring claims even if they've signed documents that might otherwise appear to waive those rights. It also prevents Kitchen Solvers from disclaiming reliance on statements made by the franchisor or its representatives.

This addendum provides an additional layer of protection for franchisees in Maryland, ensuring that their rights under state franchise law are upheld, regardless of potentially conflicting terms in other documents. Prospective Kitchen Solvers franchisees in Maryland should carefully review this addendum with legal counsel to fully understand their rights and how the addendum modifies the standard franchise agreement.