What representation do Kitchen Solvers franchisees make regarding the accuracy of information submitted during the franchise purchase?
Kitchen_Solvers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving and claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 49–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Kitchen Solvers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees in certain states are not bound by acknowledgements that would disclaim reliance on franchisor statements. Specifically, addenda for California, Maryland, and New York state that franchisees cannot waive claims or disclaim reliance on statements made by Kitchen Solvers or its representatives, regardless of any signed statements or questionnaires. This protects franchisees from unintentionally relinquishing their rights based on information provided during the franchise sales process.
This means that even if a Kitchen Solvers franchisee signs a document stating they did not rely on any representations from the franchisor, that statement may not be enforceable under the franchise laws of California, Maryland, and New York. These addenda ensure that franchisees in these states retain their legal rights and remedies, particularly regarding potential misrepresentations or fraud during the franchise sales process.
For prospective Kitchen Solvers franchisees in these states, this provides an added layer of protection. It means that any representations made by Kitchen Solvers during the sales process can be held accountable, and franchisees are not forced to waive their rights based on standard acknowledgements. This does not mean that franchisees can make false statements, but it does protect them from inadvertently waiving legal claims related to the information provided by the franchisor.