---
title: "Record a written opt-out of disclosure and the Code on a renewal"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/franchising-and-distribution/record-a-written-opt-out-of-disclosure-and-the-code-on-a-renewal"
type: "task"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A34-OB20261022-24"
practice_area: "Franchising & Distribution"
tier: "yellow"
lawyer_review: "required"
last_reviewed: "2026-10-22"
---

# Record a written opt-out of disclosure and the Code on a renewal

> Record whether the agreement being renewed or extended is the same or substantially similar, whether the franchisor is the same, and whether the franchisee has given written notice opting out of the disclosure document…

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Last reviewed: 2026-10-22

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Franchising & Distribution](https://ailawframework.com/practice/franchising-and-distribution.md) |
| Human involvement | Yellow: Lawyer and AI draft together |
| How AI is used | Record whether the agreement being renewed or extended is the same or substantially similar, whether the franchisor is the same, and whether the franchisee has given written notice opting out of the disclosure document and a copy of the Code. Note any statement that the disclosure document may have changed. Do not decide that the opt-out is effective. |
| What the lawyer must review | The lawyer decides whether the renewal test is met and whether the written notice covers both documents. If the agreement being renewed or extended is the same or substantially similar and with the same franchisor, the franchisee can opt out of receiving the disclosure document and a copy of the Franchising Code. The opt-out is by written notice. The page says there may be important changes to the disclosure document since it was last provided. This is an opt-out at renewal or extension. It is not the record of whether a prospective franchisee may opt out before a new grant, and it is not an opt-out of cooling-off. |
| Written for / versions | 1 jurisdiction versions below |

## Checking plan

**Lawyer review required**

The lawyer checks a written renewal opt-out of the disclosure document and the Code.

- What the AI does: Record whether the agreement being renewed or extended is the same or substantially similar, whether the franchisor is the same, and whether the franchisee has given written notice opting out of the disclosure document and a copy of the Code. Note any statement that the disclosure document may have changed. Do not decide that the opt-out is effective.
- What the lawyer does: The lawyer decides whether the renewal test is met and whether the written notice covers both documents. If the agreement being renewed or extended is the same or substantially similar and with the same franchisor, the franchisee can opt out of receiving the disclosure document and a copy of the Franchising Code. The opt-out is by written notice. The page says there may be important changes to the disclosure document since it was last provided. This is an opt-out at renewal or extension. It is not the record of whether a prospective franchisee may opt out before a new grant, and it is not an opt-out of cooling-off.
- Who reviews: Responsible lawyer with competence in the matter
- Basis: Practical workflow informed by the linked primary sources; the traffic light and working checks are editorial guidance, not a court classification.
- Why: The level reflects what the work is, the consequence of an error, and how much of the output the lawyer must independently re-derive.

## Checks the lawyer makes

1. Both parts are required: the same or a substantially similar agreement, and the same franchisor.
2. The notice is written, and it covers the disclosure document and a copy of the Code.
3. A change in the disclosure document since it was last given is flagged. This is not a cooling-off opt-out.

## Notes

- These are suggested working checks. Confirm the required checking with the responsible lawyer before work starts; the checking approach does not establish permission to use AI.

## Jurisdiction versions

| Jurisdiction | Level |
| --- | --- |
| [United States](https://ailawframework.com/practice/franchising-and-distribution/record-a-written-opt-out-of-disclosure-and-the-code-on-a-renewal/united-states.md) | Yellow |

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*