Does the Beauty Bungalows franchise agreement specify a process for resolving conflicts with local law?
Beauty_Bungalows Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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
If any one of the preceding Addenda for specific states ("Addenda") is checked as an "Applicable Addenda" below, then that Addenda shall be incorporated into the Franchise Disclosure Document, Franchise Agreement and any other specified agreement(s) entered into by us and the undersigned Franchisee. To the extent any terms of an Applicable Addenda conflict with the terms of the Franchise Disclosure Document, Franchise Agreement and other specified agreement(s), the terms of the Applicable Addenda shall supersede the terms of the Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 47–48)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beauty Bungalows's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement addresses conflicts with local law, specifically mentioning the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. The FDD states that Chapter 135 of the Wisconsin Statutes supersedes any conflicting provision within the Franchise Agreement. This means that if any part of the Beauty Bungalows Franchise Agreement clashes with Wisconsin law, the state law will take precedence, and the Franchise Agreement is amended accordingly for Wisconsin franchisees.
Additionally, the FDD notes that specific state addenda may be incorporated into the Franchise Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreement. If any terms in these addenda conflict with the Franchise Disclosure Document or Franchise Agreement, the terms of the addenda will supersede the terms of the Franchise Agreement. This ensures that franchisees in states with specific franchise laws or regulations are protected and that the franchise agreement complies with those local requirements.
This approach is fairly common in franchising, as franchise systems operate across various states, each with its own legal landscape. By acknowledging the supremacy of local laws and incorporating state-specific addenda, Beauty Bungalows aims to ensure compliance and protect both the franchisor and the franchisee from potential legal issues. Prospective franchisees should carefully review any state-specific addenda applicable to their location to understand their rights and obligations under local law.