Regarding Bee Organized franchises, what specific implications do the 'Effective Dates' have for franchisees operating in California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin?
Bee_Organized Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
franchise broker, franchisees are advised to carefully evaluate any information provided by the franchise broker about a franchise.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed and delivered this Washington State amendment to the Bee Organized Enterprises, LLC Franchise Agreement on the same date as the Franchise Agreement was executed.
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Franchise Disclosure Document Exhibit I - State Effective Dates
State Effective Dates
The following states have franchise laws that require that the Franchise Disclosure Document be registered or filed with the states, or be exempt from registration: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
This document is effective and may be used in the following states, where the document is filed, registered or exempt from registration, as of the Effective Date stated below:
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Other states may require registration, filing, or exemption of a franchise under other laws, such as those that regulate the offer and sale of business opportunities or seller-assisted marketing plans.
Franchise Disclosure Document Exhibit J – Receipts
Bee Organized Enterprises, LLC RECEIPT
This Disclosure Document summarizes certain provisions of the Franchise Agreement and other information in plain language. Read this Disclosure Document and all the agreements carefully.
If Bee Organized Enterprises, LLC offers you a franchise, we must provide this Disclosure Document to you 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement with, or make a payment to, us or an affiliate of ours in connection with the proposed franchise sale.
New York and Rhode Island require that we give you this document at the earlier of the first personal meeting or 10 business days before the execution of the franchise or other agreements or the payment of any consideration that relates to the franchise relationship. Michigan requires that we give you this Disclosure Document at least 10 business days before the signing of any binding franchise or other agreement, or the payment of any consideration, whichever occurs first.
If Bee Organized Enterprises, LLC does not deliver this Disclosure Document on time of if it contains a false or misleading statement, or a material omission, a violation of federal law and state law may have occurred and should be reported to the Federal Trade Commission, Washington, D.C. 20580 and the applicable state administrator identified in Exhibit A of this Disclosure Document. We authorize the respective state agencies identified in Exhibit B of this Disclosure Document to receive service of process for us in the particular state.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 54–218)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bee Organized's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Effective Dates' listed for certain states have specific implications for prospective franchisees. The FDD indicates that California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin have franchise laws requiring the Franchise Disclosure Document to be registered or filed with the states, or be exempt from registration. This means that Bee Organized must comply with these state-specific franchise laws before offering or selling franchises in these locations. The document is effective and may be used in these states as of the Effective Date stated.
For franchisees in New York and Rhode Island, Bee Organized must provide the FDD at the earlier of the first personal meeting or 10 business days before the execution of the franchise or other agreements or the payment of any consideration that relates to the franchise relationship. Michigan requires that Bee Organized give the Disclosure Document at least 10 business days before the signing of any binding franchise or other agreement, or the payment of any consideration, whichever occurs first. This ensures that potential franchisees have adequate time to review the document and seek professional advice before making any commitments.
Additionally, the Hawaii FDD Amendment states that the franchise will be filed under the Franchise Investment Law of the State of Hawaii, but filing does not constitute approval, recommendation, or endorsement by the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. It also stipulates that the FDD must be provided to the prospective franchisee at least seven days before the execution of any binding agreement or the payment of any consideration. The Illinois FDD Amendment specifies that Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement. These state-specific amendments highlight the importance of franchisees understanding the legal framework in their respective states.
In North Dakota, any provision in the Franchise Agreement requiring construction according to the laws of another state or waiving the right to a jury trial is considered unfair. Similarly, Rhode Island law voids any provision restricting jurisdiction or venue to a forum outside the state or requiring the application of other state laws, as well as any general release as a condition of renewal, termination, or transfer, with respect to claims under the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act. In Virginia, it is unlawful for Bee Organized to cancel a franchise without reasonable cause, as defined by the Virginia Retail Franchising Act. These state-specific regulations protect franchisees from potentially unfair or unjust contractual terms.