What is the geographic limit for bringing a lawsuit under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law for a 360 Painting franchise?
360_Painting Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You may bring a lawsuit in Maryland for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
Any claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law must be brought within 3 years after the grant of the franchise.
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 42–46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 360 Painting Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee may bring a lawsuit in Maryland for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. This means that 360 Painting franchisees are not restricted to filing lawsuits in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as may be required in the standard franchise agreement.
This provision is specific to claims arising under Maryland's franchise law, ensuring that franchisees have the right to seek legal recourse within their own state for issues covered by that law. This protects the franchisee's right to address legal issues related to the franchise within the state where they operate their business.
The FDD also specifies that any claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law must be brought within three years after the grant of the franchise. This time limit is important for franchisees to note, as they must initiate any legal action within this period to preserve their rights under Maryland law.