What is the condition that triggers the amendment to the Franchise Agreement and Franchise Disclosure Questionnaire regarding releases, estoppels, or waivers of liability for Beauty Bungalows franchisees?
Beauty_Bungalows Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Beauty Bungalows Franchising, LLC No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving and claims under any
applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
Section 18.11 of the Franchise Agreement shall not apply to Washington Franchisees.
WISCONSIN
The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, Chapter 135 of the Wisconsin Statutes supersedes any provision of the Franchise Agreement if such provision is in conflict with that law. The Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement and the Supplemental Agreements are amended accordingly.
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APPLICABLE ADDENDA
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 47–48)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beauty Bungalows Franchise Disclosure Document, the signing of any statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment by a franchisee at the start of their franchise relationship cannot waive claims under state franchise law, including fraud, or disclaim reliance on statements made by the franchisor or its representatives. This rule overrides any conflicting terms in franchise documents.
Specifically for Wisconsin franchisees, the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law takes precedence over any conflicting terms in the Franchise Agreement. As a result, the Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Agreement, and any supplemental agreements are amended to comply with Wisconsin law.
Additionally, representations made by franchisees in the Franchise Disclosure Questionnaire do not act as a release, estoppel, or waiver of liability under the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. These state-specific stipulations ensure that franchisees retain their legal rights and protections regardless of any standard clauses in the franchise agreement.