For All County franchises, what is the impact of the deletion of Article 1.1 on the Franchise Agreement?
All_County Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This Addendum pertains to residents of the State of Maryland and franchises to be located in the State of Maryland and is for the purpose of complying with Maryland statutes and regulations. Notwithstanding anything which may be contained in the body of the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, the Agreement is amended as follows:
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- Article 1.1 of the Franchise Agreement is deleted in its entirety.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 All County Franchise Disclosure Document, for franchises located in Maryland, Article 1.1 of the Franchise Agreement is deleted in its entirety. This change is part of an addendum to comply with Maryland statutes and regulations.
This deletion means that whatever provisions were originally outlined in Article 1.1 of the standard All County Franchise Agreement will not apply to franchisees operating in Maryland. The FDD does not specify the content of Article 1.1, so the exact implications of its removal are unclear without further context.
Prospective All County franchisees in Maryland should carefully review the Franchise Agreement and its Maryland-specific addendum to understand how this deletion affects their rights and obligations. It would be prudent to seek legal counsel to clarify the impact of this change and ensure full compliance with Maryland franchise laws.