For a Bambu franchisee in Virginia, is Section 24.16 of the Franchise Agreement applicable?

According to Bambu's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 24.16 of the Franchise Agreement will not apply to a franchisee in Virginia. This is explicitly stated in the Virginia Rider to the Franchise Agreement. This means that any provisions or clauses contained within Section 24.16 of the standard Bambu Franchise Agreement are not enforceable for franchisees operating in Virginia.

This exclusion is significant because Section 24.16 likely contains terms that Bambu, as a franchisor, typically wants to enforce, but due to Virginia's state laws or regulations, these specific terms are deemed inapplicable. Franchisees in Virginia should take note of this exclusion, as it could affect their rights and obligations under the franchise agreement compared to franchisees in other states where Section 24.16 is fully enforceable.

Prospective franchisees in Virginia should carefully review the Virginia Rider in conjunction with the full Franchise Agreement to understand the specific differences and how this exclusion impacts their franchise relationship with Bambu. It is also advisable to seek legal counsel to fully understand the implications of this exclusion and how it may affect their business operations and legal rights within the Commonwealth of Virginia.