What happens if a Maryland Amorino franchisee completes 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 Maryland franchisee completes the Representations and Acknowledgment Statement, it will be considered void and unenforceable. This is due to an amendment specific to Maryland franchise agreements.
This amendment is designed to protect the franchisee's rights under Maryland franchise law. Specifically, it ensures that franchisees do not inadvertently waive their rights to make claims under Maryland franchise law, including claims related to fraud. It also prevents Amorino from enforcing a franchisee's acknowledgement that they relied solely on the FDD and not on any other representations made by the franchisor.
This protection is codified in Item 17 of the FDD, which is amended for Maryland franchisees. By explicitly stating that the Representations and Acknowledgment Statement is not to be completed or signed by Maryland franchisees, Amorino ensures compliance with Maryland law and protects the franchisee from unintentionally relinquishing their legal rights. This is a significant benefit for prospective Amorino franchisees in Maryland, as it provides an additional layer of legal protection.