According to the amendment, what rights does the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law provide to Bang Cookies franchisees?

According to Bang Cookies's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law provides specific rights to Bang Cookies franchisees regarding non-renewal, termination, and transfer of the Franchise Agreement. The amendment to the franchise agreement ensures that all rights and causes of action arising in favor of the franchisee under the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law remain in effect. This is to satisfy the non-waiver provisions of the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law.

Specifically, the amendment supplements sub-article 14.C.(6) concerning "Conditions for Approval of Transfer" and sub-article 15.B.(8) concerning "Conditions for Renewal" to reinforce these rights. The document states that if any provision within these sub-articles is inconsistent with the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law, the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law will take precedence.

This means that prospective Bang Cookies franchisees in Hawaii should be aware of the protections afforded to them by the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law, particularly concerning the terms of non-renewal, termination, and transfer. They should also understand that these rights cannot be waived and that the state law supersedes any conflicting terms in the franchise agreement. Franchisees should familiarize themselves with the specifics of the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law to fully understand their rights and obligations.