What is the 'Applicable Franchise Registration State' in the context of this Bens Soft Pretzels Rider?
Bens_Soft_Pretzels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| This Rider to State Addendum to BEN'S SOFT PRETZELS ® Franchise Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreement is entered into by and between Ben's Soft Pretzels Franchising Corporation, 1119 S. Indiana Avenue, Goshen, Indiana 46526 ("we" or "us") and ("you"). |
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| This Rider is being signed because you are a resident of one of the states listed in |
| the heading of this Rider (the "Applicable Franchise Registration State") or a non-resident who is |
| acquiring franchise rights permitting the location of one or more BEN'S SOFT PRETZELS ® |
| businesses in the Applicable Franchise Registration State. |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 46–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bens Soft Pretzels Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Applicable Franchise Registration State' refers to the state where a franchisee resides or intends to operate a Bens Soft Pretzels business, and which also requires franchise registration. This is relevant when the franchisee is signing a Rider to the Franchise Agreement. This Rider is applicable if the franchisee is a resident of a state listed in the heading of the Rider or if they, as a non-resident, are acquiring franchise rights to locate one or more Bens Soft Pretzels businesses in that state.
In essence, the Rider is designed to ensure compliance with the specific franchise laws of the Applicable Franchise Registration State. It amends the standard Franchise Agreement to account for any state-specific regulations or protections afforded to franchisees. This could include modifications to clauses related to waivers, limitations of claims, or other provisions that might conflict with state franchise laws.
For a prospective Bens Soft Pretzels franchisee, this means that the terms of their Franchise Agreement may be modified by the Rider to align with the laws of their state. It is important to carefully review the Rider and understand how it alters the standard agreement. Franchisees should also be aware of the specific franchise laws in their state and how they protect their rights and interests. States requiring franchise registration often have stricter regulations and oversight to protect franchisees from unfair practices.
For example, the Acknowledgment Addendum to Bens Soft Pretzels Franchise Agreement does not apply to candidates located in, or franchised restaurant businesses to be located in, any of the following franchise registration states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI.