In Wisconsin, does the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law supersede any conflicting provisions in the Azal Coffee Franchise Agreement or other agreements?

According to Azal Coffee's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law supersedes any conflicting provisions in the franchise agreement or other agreements for franchisees operating in Wisconsin. This means that if any part of the Azal Coffee franchise agreement contradicts the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, the state law will take precedence.

This protection is significant for prospective Azal Coffee franchisees in Wisconsin because it ensures that their rights as dealers (franchisees) are protected under state law. The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law covers various aspects of the franchise relationship, including termination, non-renewal, and transfer of the franchise. This helps to balance the power dynamic between the franchisor and franchisee.

Specifically, Item 23 of the FDD includes a Wisconsin-specific addendum to the franchise agreement. This addendum explicitly states that Chapter 135 of the Wisconsin Statutes, which constitutes the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, takes precedence over any conflicting terms in the Azal Coffee franchise agreement or any other related agreements. This ensures that Azal Coffee franchisees in Wisconsin receive the full protection of the state's dealership law, regardless of what the standard franchise agreement might say. Therefore, Azal Coffee franchisees in Wisconsin can be assured that the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law will protect them.