Under what conditions can the Noodles & Company agreement be amended?
Noodles_Company Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section 15, in the event any valid, applicable law of a competent Governmental Authority having jurisdiction over this Agreement and the parties hereto shall limit Noodles & Company's rights of termination hereunder or shall require longer notice periods than those set forth above, this Agreement shall be deemed amended to conform to the minimum notice periods or restrictions upon termination required by such laws and regulations.
Noodles & Company shall not, however, be precluded from contesting the validity, enforceability, or application of such laws or regulations in any action, arbitration, hearing or dispute relating to this Agreement or the termination thereof.
20.02 Waiver of Obligations. We and you may by written instrument unilaterally waive or reduce any obligation of the other under this Agreement. Any such waiver granted shall be without prejudice to any other rights the waiving party may have, will be subject to continuing re
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 99–350)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Noodles & Company's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement can be amended under specific legal circumstances. If any valid law from a relevant governmental authority limits Noodles & Company's termination rights or requires longer notice periods than those outlined in the agreement, the agreement will be adjusted to meet the minimum requirements of those laws.
However, Noodles & Company retains the right to challenge the validity, enforceability, or application of such laws or regulations in any legal proceedings related to the agreement or its termination. This ensures that while the agreement complies with applicable laws, Noodles & Company can still contest those laws if they believe it is necessary.
Additionally, Noodles & Company and the franchisee can mutually agree to waive or reduce any obligation of the other party under the agreement through a written instrument. This waiver is specific to the obligation in question and does not affect any other rights the waiving party may have. This provides flexibility for both parties to adjust the terms of their agreement as needed, while still protecting their overall legal positions.