In which states does the Anago franchise agreement specify that no statement signed by a franchisee shall waive claims under state franchise law or disclaim reliance on statements by the franchisor?

According to Anago's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a specific provision applies to franchisees in certain states regarding waivers of claims. If a franchisee or the franchise itself is subject to franchise registration or disclosure laws in California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, or Wisconsin, then no statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed by the franchisee can waive claims under state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement.

This provision also ensures that franchisees in these states cannot disclaim reliance on statements made by Anago, its franchise sellers, or anyone acting on Anago's behalf. This protects franchisees from unknowingly giving up their legal rights or being bound by disclaimers that contradict statements made during the franchise sales process.

For a prospective Anago franchisee, this means that if they are located in one of the listed states, they retain their rights under state franchise law, and any attempt to waive those rights through signed documents may be unenforceable. This offers an added layer of protection and recourse in case of disputes or misrepresentations during the franchise agreement.