Are there any exceptions to the 'Grant and Renewal of Franchise' process for a 1 800 Packouts franchise?

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and delivered this Rider effective on the Agreement Date.

RIDER TO THE 1-800-Packouts Holdco, LLC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR USE IN MINNESOTA

This Rider (the "Rider") is made and entered into as of the Agreement Date as stated in the Franchise Agreement (defined below), between you, __________________________________________, as Franchisee, and us, 1-800-Packouts Holdco, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company, as Franchisor.

• 1. Background. We and you are parties to that certain Franchise Agreement effective as of _______________________ (the "Franchise Agreement") that has been signed concurrently with the signing of this Rider. This Rider is annexed to and forms part of the Franchise Agreement. This Rider is being signed because (a) the Franchised Business that you will operate under the Franchise Agreement will be located in Minnesota; and/or (b) any of the offering or sales activity relating to the Franchise Agreement occurred in Minnesota.
• 1. Releases. The following is added to the end of Sections 2.D(4) and 14.C(6) of the Franchise Agreement:

Any release required as a condition of renewal and/or assignment/transfer will not apply to the extent prohibited by the Minnesota Franchises Law.

1. Renewal and Termination. The following is added to the end of Sections 2.D and 15.B of the Franchise Agreement:

However, with respect to franchises governed by Minnesota law, we will comply with Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.14, Subds. 3, 4 and 5 which require, except in certain specified cases, that a franchisee be given 90 days' notice of termination (with 60 days to cure) and 180 days' notice of non-renewal of this Agreement.

1. Consent to Jurisdiction. The following is added to the end of Section 17.A of the Franchise Agreement:

However, Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.21 and Minn. Rule 2860.4400J prohibits us, except in certain specified cases, from requiring litigation to be conducted outside Minnesota. Nothing in this Agreement shall abrogate or reduce any of your rights under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 80C or your right to any procedure, forum or remedies that the laws of the jurisdiction provide.

1. Governing Law. The following is added to the end of Section 17.B of the Franchise Agreement:

However, nothing in this Agreement shall abrogate or reduce any of your rights under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 80C or your right to any procedure, forum or remedies that the laws of the jurisdiction provide.

1. Limitations of Claims. The following is added to the end of Section 17.G of the Franchise Agreement:

Minnesota law provides that no action may be commenced under Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.17 more than three (3) years after the cause of action accrues.

No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgement signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including, fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed with the franchise.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and delivered this Rider effective on the Agreement Date.

RIDER TO THE 1-800-Packouts Holdco, LLC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR USE IN NEW YORK

This Rider (the "Rider") is made and entered into as of the Agreement Date as stated in the Franchise Agreement (defined below), between you, __________________________________________, as Franchisee, and us, 1-800-Packouts Holdco, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company, as Franchisor.

• 1. Background. We and you are parties to that certain Franchise Agreement that has been signed concurrently with the signing of this Rider (the "Franchise Agreement"). This Rider is annexed to and forms part of the Franchise Agreement. This Rider is being signed because (a) the offer or sale of the franchise for the Franchised Business that you will operate under the Franchise Agreement was made in the State of New York, and/or (b) you are a resident of New York and will operate the Franchised Business in New York.
• 1. Releases. The following language is added to the end of Sections 2.D(4) and 14.C(6) of the Franchise Agreement:
  • , provided, however, that to the extent required by Article 33 of the General Business Law of the State of New York, all rights you enjoy and any causes of action arising in your favor from the provisions of Article 33 of the General Business Law of the State of New York and the regulations issued thereunder shall remain in force;

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 67–238)