For Beyond Juicery Eatery franchisees in Rhode Island, what is the purpose of the addendum to the franchise agreement?
Beyond_Juicery_Eatery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 23: RECEIPTS]
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- In recognition of the requirements of The Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act §19-28.1-14, the Franchise Agreement for BEYOND JUICERY + EATERY FRANCHISING, LLC is amended as follows:
- Sections 13.02 and 16.09 require you to sign a general release as a condition of renewal, or transfer. Such release shall exclude claims arising under The Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act.
- Sections 23.02 and 23.09 are amended to state that restricting jurisdiction or venue to a forum outside the State of Rhode Island or requiring the application of the laws of another state is void with respect to a claim otherwise enforceable under The Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act.
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- Each provision of this Addendum shall be effective only to the extent that the jurisdictional requirements of the Rhode Island Law applicable to the provisions are met independently of this Addendum. To the extent this Addendum shall be deemed to be inconsistent with any terms or conditions of said Franchise Agreement or exhibits or attachments thereto, the terms of this Addendum shall govern.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 60–337)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beyond Juicery Eatery's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the addendum to the franchise agreement for franchisees in Rhode Island is to ensure compliance with The Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act §19-28.1-14. This addendum modifies specific sections of the franchise agreement to align with Rhode Island law.
Specifically, the addendum addresses general releases required for renewal or transfer, ensuring that these releases exclude claims arising under The Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act. This means a franchisee isn't waiving their rights under this specific Rhode Island law when signing a general release. The addendum also amends sections to ensure that any clauses restricting jurisdiction or venue to outside of Rhode Island, or requiring the application of other states' laws, are void concerning claims enforceable under The Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act. This ensures that Rhode Island franchisees can pursue claims under Rhode Island law within the state.
The addendum also states that each provision is effective only to the extent that the jurisdictional requirements of Rhode Island law are independently met. In case of inconsistencies between the addendum and the franchise agreement, the terms of the addendum will take precedence. This ensures that the franchisee's rights under Rhode Island law are protected and that the state's laws are prioritized over conflicting terms in the standard franchise agreement.