Who are considered the 'Franchisor Released Parties' in the Lees Famous Recipe franchise agreement?

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, Franchisor and Franchisee agree as follows:

• **1.

General Release**.

Franchisee, for itself and for its heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, does hereby release and forever discharge Franchisor and all of its shareholders, directors, officers, employees, and agents, and their successors, heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, along with any affiliates or subsidiaries (collectively, the "Franchisor Released Parties") of and from any and all known or unknown claims that have been made, could have been made or might hereafter be made, against the Franchisor Released Parties, or that arise out of, are related to, or are in any manner connected to the Franchise Agreement, as well as from any and all known or unknown claims, demands, causes of action, suits and/or liabilities whatsoever, both at law and in equity, that Franchisee ever had, now have or that it or its heirs, executors, administrators or assigns hereafter can, shall or may have against the Franchisor Released Parties, or any one of them, jointly or severally, for or by reason of any matter, cause or thing whatsoever, from any time prior to the Effective Date of this Agreement, the intention of this provision being to release completely, absolutely, and finally the Franchisor Released Parties from all liabilities arising from any matter or thing arising out of, relating to or pertaining to the Franchise Agreement.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 70–287)