Which state's laws govern the interpretation and enforcement of the All Team General Release?
All_Team Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This General Release may not be changed except in a writing signed by the person(s) against whose interest such change shall operate.
This General Release and all acts and transaction under it shall in all respects be interpreted, enforced and governed by the internal laws of the state in which Franchisor's principal place of business is located without regard to principles of conflicts of law
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 33–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All Team's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the General Release and all actions and transactions related to it will be interpreted, enforced, and governed by the internal laws of the state where All Team's principal place of business is located. This is without regard to any conflict of law principles.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that the laws of the state where All Team has its main office will dictate how the General Release is understood and carried out. This is important because state laws can vary significantly, and the franchisee's rights and obligations under the General Release will be determined by that specific state's legal framework.
It is important to note that the FDD does not specify which state All Team's principal place of business is located in within this section. A prospective franchisee should confirm the location of All Team's principal place of business to understand which state's laws will govern the General Release. This information is typically found in Item 1 of the FDD.