What representation does the franchisee make regarding contemporaneous agreements or understandings related to the Kitchen Solvers agreement?

According to the 2025 Kitchen Solvers Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee agrees that the franchise agreement constitutes the entire agreement between both parties regarding the subject matter. All prior understandings, representations, and agreements made by and between the parties relative to the contents contained in the agreement are merged into the current agreement. This clause is a standard integration clause common in franchise agreements.

However, several addenda modify this clause in specific states. For example, for franchisees in Maryland, New York, and California, specific provisions in Section 16.B of the Franchise Agreement are deleted. This deletion removes the franchisee's acknowledgment that they entered the agreement based on their own independent investigation and not due to representations made by Kitchen Solvers that contradict the terms in the agreement or disclosure documents.

Furthermore, in these states, and Minnesota, no statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed by the franchisee can waive claims under state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or disclaim reliance on statements made by Kitchen Solvers or its representatives. These addenda ensure that franchisees in these states retain their rights and protections under state franchise laws, regardless of any agreements or acknowledgments made during the commencement of the franchise relationship. These modifications are designed to protect franchisees' rights under applicable state laws, preventing them from inadvertently waiving legal protections through standard agreement language.