For Bens Soft Pretzels, in which states does the Rider to State Addendum apply?

According to the 2025 Bens Soft Pretzels Franchise Disclosure Document, the Rider to State Addendum applies specifically to franchisees in California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. This addendum modifies the standard franchise agreement to comply with the franchise laws of these specific states.

For a prospective franchisee, this means that if they are planning to operate a Bens Soft Pretzels franchise in any of the listed states, the terms of their franchise agreement will be adjusted by the Rider to State Addendum. These adjustments are put in place to ensure that the franchise agreement adheres to local laws and provides certain protections to the franchisee as mandated by state regulations.

It is important for franchisees to carefully review the Rider to State Addendum in conjunction with the standard franchise agreement to understand their rights and obligations specific to the state in which they will be operating. This ensures compliance with local franchise laws and helps avoid potential legal issues.