What is the name of the document that amends the Franchise Agreement for Better Blend franchisees in Ohio?
Better_Blend Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
**OHIO RIDER TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT [**if applicable: AND MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT]
Franchising, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company ("Franchisee"). This Rider amends the Franchise Agreement [if applicable: and Multi-Unit Development Agreement] dated (the "Agreement"), between Better Blend ("BBF") and, a 1. Definitions. Code of Ohio, Title XIII, Chapter 1334. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Rider have the meanings given in the Agreement. The "BOPA" means the Ohio Business Opportunity Act, codified in Revised 2. Franchisee acknowledges that BBF Applicability of BOPA. is providing this Rider out of constitutes an intent that BOPA apply to the transaction between BBF an abundance of caution, and that neither the execution of this Rider nor any other act of BBF admission by BBF and Franchisee or an concerning franchising," that the transaction fails to comply in any material respects with the trade 16 C.F.R. 436.1 et seq. regulation rule of the federal trade commission, "disclosure requirements and prohibitions 3. No Delivery of Goods or Services during Cancellation Period. delivery of any goods or provide any services during the time within which Franchisee may the Agreement as provided in Section 5 below. BBF will not commence cancel 4. In connection with the sale of the Jurisdiction franchise, any provision in the and Venue. Agreement restricting jurisdiction or venue to a forum outside of Ohio, or requiring the application 1334.01 to 1334.15 of the BOPA. of laws of another state, is void with respect to a claim otherwise enforceable under Sections 5. You, the franchisee, may cancel the transaction Cancellation. at any time prior to notice of cancellation for an explanation of this right. midnight of the fifth business day after the date you sign this Agreement. See the attached 6. The name and address of BBF's agent authorized to receive Agent for Service of Process. service of process in Ohio is Isaac Hamlin at 704 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Agreed to by: BETTER BLEND FRANCHISING, LLC
OHIO NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Better Blend Franchise Disclosure Document, the document that amends the Franchise Agreement for franchisees in Ohio is called the "OHIO RIDER TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT [**if applicable: AND MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT]." This rider serves to modify the original franchise agreement to comply with Ohio-specific laws and regulations.
The Ohio Rider includes provisions related to the Ohio Business Opportunity Act (BOPA), ensuring that Better Blend operates with an abundance of caution regarding this act. It also clarifies that Better Blend will not deliver goods or services during the franchisee's cancellation period. This protects the franchisee by allowing them to cancel the agreement within a specified timeframe without incurring obligations for services or goods received during that period.
Additionally, the rider addresses jurisdiction and venue, stating that any clause in the Franchise Agreement that restricts jurisdiction or venue to a location outside of Ohio is void concerning claims enforceable under specific sections of the BOPA. The rider also includes an Ohio Notice of Cancellation form, providing franchisees with a clear method to cancel the transaction within five business days of signing the agreement.