Under what conditions is an Amorino franchisee permitted to bring a lawsuit in Maryland?
Amorino Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- Items 17(t) and 17(v) are amended to add the following:
"You are permitted to bring a lawsuit in Maryland for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. Claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law must be brought within 3 years after the grant of the franchise."
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 80–81)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amorino's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee in Maryland is permitted to bring a lawsuit against Amorino under specific conditions related to the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. This law aims to protect franchisees by requiring franchisors to provide full and accurate information.
Specifically, an Amorino franchisee can bring a lawsuit in Maryland for claims that arise directly under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. This means the lawsuit must be based on violations of this specific Maryland law, such as failure to properly register the franchise or disclose required information.
However, there is a time limit: any such claims must be brought within 3 years after the franchise is granted. This statute of limitations means a franchisee needs to act promptly if they believe Amorino has violated the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. This amendment ensures that franchisees in Maryland retain their rights under state franchise law and are not forced to waive these rights through standard contract clauses.