Besides the Franchise Agreement, what other written agreements are binding for Noodles & Company?
Noodles_Company Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| s. Modification of the agreement | Sections 10.01 and 20.05 | Generally, no modification except by written agreement signed by both parties. However, the Noodles & Company Operations Manual and the System are subject to change by us. We can increase the total aggregate amount of advertising and marketing fund we can require you to pay (currently a maximum of 5.5% of Net Royalty Sales) if 66.0% of the then existing Noodles & Company restaurants vote to approve such an increase. |
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| t. Integration/merger clause | Section 20.05 | Only terms of Franchise Agreement |
| and other related written agreements | ||
| are binding (subject to applicable state | ||
| law). No other representations or | ||
| promises will be binding. Nothing in | ||
| the Franchise Agreement or in any | ||
| other related written agreement is | ||
| intended to disclaim representations | ||
| made in this franchise disclosure | ||
| document. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 63–83)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Noodles & Company's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, only the terms of the Franchise Agreement and other related written agreements are binding, subject to applicable state law. This is according to Section 20.05, which covers the integration/merger clause. No other representations or promises outside of these written agreements will be binding on Noodles & Company or the franchisee.
This clause is intended to provide clarity and certainty regarding the contractual obligations between Noodles & Company and its franchisees. It ensures that only the terms explicitly written in the Franchise Agreement and any other related written agreements are legally enforceable. This protects both parties from potential disputes arising from verbal promises or representations not documented in writing.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review all written agreements associated with the franchise, including the Franchise Agreement, any addenda, and any other related documents. It is important to ensure that all terms and conditions are clearly understood before signing any agreement. Franchisees should not rely on any verbal promises or representations made by Noodles & Company representatives that are not included in the written agreements, as these will not be legally binding.