What law governs the Beef O Bradys release form?
Beef_O_Bradys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| I,, want to attend the initial training program and/or power shift offered by FSC Franchise Co., LLC ("Family Sports") in order to be qualified to own, operate and/or manage a Beef 'O' Brady's® Family Sports Pub ("Family Sports Pub"), pursuant to a franchise agreement between Family Sports and me, my employer, or a company with which I am affiliated. To induce Family Sports to allow me to attend the initial training program, I agree, | |
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| attest and acknowledge the following: | |
| 1. | During the initial training program, I will receive hands-on training at a Family Sports Pub and at other training facilities during which I will operate food service equipment and supplies and, therefore, there is a risk of injury and harm. |
| 2. | I understand and acknowledge that I am not an employee of Family Sports or its affiliates for any purpose whatsoever. |
| 3. | Since I am not an employee of Family Sports, I will not be entitled to any workers compensation coverage from Family Sports or any of its affiliates (although I may be entitled to such coverage from my own employer). |
| 4. | I waive any right to sue for damages or other relief, and release any claim I may have against Family Sports and/or any of its affiliates, agents, officers and directors, for any claims, losses, damages, liabilities or obligations that arise out of any injury I suffer during and as a result of my training with Family Sports. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this waiver and release is not intended to nor shall it act as a release, estoppel or waiver of any liability incurred under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. |
| 5. | My participation in the training program does not entitle me to a Family Sports Pub franchise. Franchises are granted only by separate agreement. |
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Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS. (FDD pages 66–330)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beef O Bradys' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the release form that franchisees sign to participate in the initial training program contains a clause that addresses liability under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. Specifically, the waiver and release within the form does not act as a release, estoppel, or waiver of any liability incurred under this Maryland law. This indicates that while franchisees waive certain rights to sue for injuries during training, the release is limited and does not affect rights or liabilities established by Maryland franchise law.
This provision is important for prospective Beef O Bradys franchisees, particularly those who are residents of Maryland or plan to operate a franchise there. It clarifies that the standard release signed for the training program does not override the protections provided by Maryland's franchise laws. This ensures that franchisees retain their rights and recourse under Maryland law, even after signing the training program release.
It is also important to note that the Franchisee Questionnaire included in the FDD states that it should not be signed by residents of Maryland or if the franchise is to be operated in Maryland. This suggests that Maryland residents or those operating in Maryland may be subject to different or additional requirements and protections under Maryland franchise law, further emphasizing the importance of understanding these specific regulations.