For an Amorino franchise in Maryland, what is the consequence of completing the Representations and Acknowledgment Statement?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- Exhibit E to the Franchise Disclosure Statement (Representations and Acknowledgement Statement) is deleted. Maryland franchisees should not complete or sign the Representations and Acknowledgment Statement. If any Maryland franchisee completes this Statement, it will be void and unenforceable.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 80–81)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee in Maryland completes the Representations and Acknowledgment Statement, it will be considered void and unenforceable. This is due to an amendment specific to Maryland franchise agreements.
The amendment to the Franchise Disclosure Document for the state of Maryland explicitly states that Exhibit E, which is the Representations and Acknowledgment Statement, should not be completed or signed by Maryland franchisees. This measure is in place to protect the franchisee's rights under Maryland franchise law.
This means that any statements, questionnaires, or acknowledgments signed by a franchisee in Maryland cannot waive claims related to state franchise law, including claims of fraud, or disclaim reliance on statements made by Amorino or its representatives. This amendment ensures that Maryland franchisees retain their legal rights and protections, regardless of any standard forms or agreements provided by the franchisor.