Does the Precision Door Service agreement allow for modifications or changes?
Precision_Door_Service Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
n confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (B) is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal." Accordingly, the parties to this Agreement have the right to disclose in confidence trade secrets to Federal, State, and local government officials, or to an attorney, for the sole purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law. The parties also have the right to disclose trade secrets in a document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, but only if the filing is made under seal and protected from public disclosure. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to conflict with 18 U.S.C. § 1833(b) or create liability for disclosures of trade secrets that are expressly allowed by 18 U.S.C. § 1833(b).
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- Entire Agreement. This Agreement (i) sets forth the entire understanding among Buyer, Owner and Franchisor with respect to its subject matter and cannot be changed except by written instrument signed by you and Franchisor, and (ii) is separate from any other agreement regarding conditions to Franchisor's consent to the Transfer or any agreement between Buyer and Seller regarding the Transfer.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 92–433)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Precision Door Service FDD, the franchise agreement can be changed, but only through a written instrument signed by both the franchisee and Precision Door Service. This implies that verbal agreements or understandings are not sufficient to alter the terms of the agreement. This requirement ensures that any modifications are formally documented and agreed upon by all parties, reducing the potential for misunderstandings or disputes.
Additionally, the FDD mentions a "Legacy Transfer Rider to Franchise Agreement" that can modify the original agreement. Specifically, it states that in the event of a conflict between the provisions of the Franchise Agreement and the provisions of this Rider, the provisions of this Rider shall control. This indicates that specific riders or addenda can take precedence over the original agreement in certain situations, but only if explicitly stated.
Furthermore, Precision Door Service may revise the Software System from time to time upon notice to the franchisee, and may from time to time add software to or remove software from the Software System upon notice to Franchisee. This clause gives Precision Door Service the right to make changes to the software system with a notice to the franchisee. This is important for franchisees to note, as the software they initially use may be subject to change during the term of the agreement.