What Indiana laws affect the franchise documents for a Beyond Juicery Eatery franchise?
Beyond_Juicery_Eatery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In recognition of the requirements of the Indiana Deceptive Franchise Practices Law, IC 23-2.2.7 and the Indiana Franchise Disclosure Law, IC 23-2-2-2.5, the Franchise Agreement for BEYOND JUICERY + EATERY FRANCHISING, LLC is amended as follows:
- Sections 13.02 and 16.09 provide for a prospective general release of claims against Franchisor that may be subject to the Indiana Deceptive Franchise Practices Law or the Indiana Franchise Disclosure Law.
- Section 15 is amended to prohibit unlawful unilateral termination of a Franchise unless there is a material violation of the Franchise Agreement and termination is not in bad faith.
- Section 17 is amended to provide that you will not be required to indemnify us for any liability imposed upon us as a result of your reliance upon or use of procedures or products which were required by us, if such procedures or products were utilized by you in the manner required by us.
- Section 23.02 is amended to provide that you may commence litigation in Indiana for any cause of Action under Indiana law.
- Section 23.02 is amended to provide that arbitration between us and you, shall be conducted at a mutually agreed upon location.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 60–337)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beyond Juicery Eatery Franchise Disclosure Document, several Indiana laws affect the franchise agreement. Specifically, the Indiana Deceptive Franchise Practices Law (IC 23-2.2.7) and the Indiana Franchise Disclosure Law (IC 23-2-2-2.5) are referenced.
The franchise agreement is amended to reflect these laws. General releases of claims against Beyond Juicery Eatery that might be subject to these Indiana laws are addressed in Sections 13.02 and 16.09 of the agreement. Section 15 is modified to prevent unlawful unilateral termination of the franchise unless there is a material violation and the termination is not in bad faith.
Furthermore, Section 17 is amended to ensure franchisees are not required to indemnify Beyond Juicery Eatery for liabilities resulting from reliance on procedures or products required by the franchisor, provided those procedures or products were used as directed. Section 23.02 is amended to allow franchisees to initiate litigation in Indiana under Indiana law and to ensure that arbitration, if pursued, will occur at a mutually agreed-upon location.
The addendum clarifies that its provisions are effective only to the extent that the jurisdictional requirements of Indiana law are independently met. In case of inconsistencies between the addendum and the franchise agreement, the terms of the addendum will take precedence, offering additional protection and clarity for Beyond Juicery Eatery franchisees in Indiana.