Where can I find the franchise and related agreements that contain the provisions mentioned in the Noodles & Company franchise disclosure document?
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, the terms of the Franchise Agreement and other related written agreements are binding, as stated in Section 20.05. This section clarifies that no other representations or promises outside of these written agreements will be considered binding, subject to applicable state law. However, the document also explicitly states that nothing within the Franchise Agreement or related written agreements is intended to disclaim representations made within the franchise disclosure document itself.
This means that prospective Noodles & Company franchisees should carefully review the Franchise Agreement and any other documents referenced within it, as these are the legally binding terms of the franchise relationship. Franchisees should not rely on verbal promises or representations made outside of these written agreements.
It is important for potential Noodles & Company franchisees to understand that while the Franchise Disclosure Document provides important information, the actual rights and obligations are detailed in the Franchise Agreement and related documents. Consulting with an attorney to review these documents is crucial to fully understand the terms and conditions of the franchise.