Which provision in Section 16.B of the Kitchen Solvers Franchise Agreement is deleted regarding independent investigation?

According to Kitchen Solvers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, several addenda modify the standard franchise agreement for franchisees in specific states. These addenda address various legal considerations and franchisee protections under state laws. For franchisees in New York, Illinois, North Dakota, California, Maryland, and Wisconsin, a specific provision in Section 16.B of the Franchise Agreement is deleted. This provision concerns the franchisee's acknowledgment of entering the agreement based on their own independent investigation.

The deleted provision states that the franchisee acknowledges entering the agreement as a result of their independent investigation of the Kitchen Solvers franchise program. It also notes that this decision is not based on any representations made by Kitchen Solvers' shareholders, officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, independent contractors, or franchisees that contradict the terms in the agreement or any disclosure documents required by law.

By deleting this provision, Kitchen Solvers is removing a clause that could potentially limit a franchisee's ability to claim they relied on representations made by the franchisor or its agents, especially if those representations are not explicitly stated in the franchise agreement or disclosure documents. This change provides franchisees in these states with additional legal protection, ensuring they are not bound by an acknowledgment that could undermine their rights to pursue claims based on misrepresentations or omissions.