What is being amended in Article 18.I of the Bee Organized Franchise Agreement, and under what heading?
Bee_Organized Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Article 18.I. of the Franchise Agreement, under the heading "Limitations of Claims," shall be amended by the addition of the following statement added to Article 18.I. of the Franchise Agreement:
Any claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law must be brought within three years after the grant of the franchise.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–218)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bee Organized Franchise Disclosure Document, Article 18.I of the Franchise Agreement is being amended for franchisees in Maryland. The amendment falls under the heading "Limitations of Claims." The amendment adds a statement specifying that any claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law must be brought within three years after the franchise is granted.
This amendment clarifies the statute of limitations for claims related to Maryland franchise law, setting a three-year limit from the franchise grant date. This means a Bee Organized franchisee in Maryland has a defined period to bring legal action under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
This type of state-specific amendment is included in the FDD to comply with state laws. Prospective Bee Organized franchisees in Maryland should be aware of this three-year limitation when considering their legal rights and obligations under the franchise agreement.