What document does the All County addendum for Maryland apply to?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The following applies to franchises and franchisees subject to Maryland statutes and regulations. Item numbers correspond to those in the main body:
Item 17.
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- A franchisee may bring a lawsuit in Maryland for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
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- Our termination of the Franchise Agreement because of your bankruptcy may not be enforceable under applicable federal law (11 U.S.C.A. 101 et seq.)
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- Any general release required in the Franchise Agreement as a condition of renewal, sale, and/or assignment or transfer shall not apply to any liability under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
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- Any claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law must be brought within 3 years after the grant of the Franchise Agreement.
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- No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment 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 in connection with the franchise.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All County's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the addendum for the state of Maryland applies to franchises and franchisees subject to Maryland statutes and regulations. The addendum includes modifications and clarifications to specific items within the main body of the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Specifically, the addendum addresses items such as the franchisee's right to bring lawsuits in Maryland under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law, the enforceability of termination clauses related to bankruptcy, and the application of general releases within the Franchise Agreement. It also sets a statute of limitations of 3 years for claims arising under Maryland franchise law.
Furthermore, the addendum clarifies that no statement or acknowledgment signed by a franchisee can waive claims under state franchise law or disclaim reliance on statements made by All County. This provision supersedes any conflicting terms in other documents related to the franchise agreement, ensuring that franchisees' rights under Maryland law are protected.