What is the deadline for a Beauty Bungalows franchisee to cure a failure to comply with the Franchise Agreement in Michigan?
Beauty_Bungalows Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
able 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.
MICHIGAN
THE STATE OF MICHIGAN PROHIBITS CERTAIN UNFAIR PROVISIONS THAT ARE SOMETIMES IN FRANCHISE DOCUMENTS. IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS ARE IN THESE FRANCHISE DOCUMENTS, THE PROVISIONS ARE VOID AND CANNOT BE ENFORCED AGAINST YOU.
Each of the following provisions is void and unenforceable if contained in any documents relating to a franchise:
- (a) A prohibition on your right to join an association of franchisees.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 47–48)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beauty Bungalows' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Michigan franchisees have certain protections under state law regarding franchise agreements. Specifically, if a Beauty Bungalows franchisee in Michigan fails to comply with a lawful provision of the Franchise Agreement, they must be given written notice of the failure and a reasonable opportunity to correct it.
The FDD states that the opportunity to cure such a failure need not be more than 30 days. This means that Beauty Bungalows cannot enforce a clause in the franchise agreement that allows them to terminate the franchise in Michigan in less than 30 days for a breach of contract.
This protection ensures that franchisees in Michigan have a fair chance to address any issues before Beauty Bungalows can terminate the agreement. It is important to note that this provision applies specifically to Michigan franchisees, as indicated by the state-specific addendum in the FDD.