Who is the Vice President of Operations for Best Brains, Inc. signing the Rhode Island Addendum?
Best_Brains Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
RHODE ISLAND ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
If any of the terms of the Franchise Agreement are inconsistent with the terms below, the terms below control.
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- If the franchise agreement contains any provisions that conflict with the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act, the provisions of this Addendum shall prevail to the extent of such conflict.
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- Any provision in the franchise agreement restricting jurisdiction or venue to a forum outside of Rhode Island is void with respect to a claim otherwise enforceable under the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act.
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- Any provision in the franchise agreement requiring the application of the laws of a state other than Rhode Island is void with respect to a claim otherwise enforceable under the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act.
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- The Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act stipulates that you cannot release or waive any rights granted under this Act. Any provision of this franchise agreement, which constitutes a waiver of rights granted under the Act, is superseded.
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- You agree to bring any claim against us, including our present and former employees and agents, which in any way relates to or arises out of this Agreement, or any of the dealings of the parties hereto, solely in arbitration before the American Arbitration Association.
| FRANCHISEE: | FRANCHISOR: Best Brains, Inc. |
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| By: | By: Hana Adas, Vice President of Operations |
| By: | Date: |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 42–190)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Best Brains Franchise Disclosure Document, Hana Adas, the Vice President of Operations for Best Brains, Inc., is the person who signs the Rhode Island Addendum. This addendum is included in the franchise agreement for franchisees in Rhode Island.
The Rhode Island Addendum modifies the standard franchise agreement to comply with Rhode Island law. It addresses potential conflicts between the franchise agreement and the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act, ensuring that the provisions of the addendum prevail in such cases. The addendum also voids any clauses that restrict jurisdiction or venue to locations outside of Rhode Island for claims enforceable under the Act, and it nullifies provisions requiring the application of laws from other states for similar claims.
Furthermore, the addendum clarifies that franchisees cannot waive rights granted under the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act. It also mandates that any claims against Best Brains, including its employees and agents, related to the agreement must be resolved through arbitration before the American Arbitration Association. This ensures that franchisees in Rhode Island have specific legal protections and a defined process for resolving disputes.