As of the date of this Bft Franchise Disclosure Document, which states' registration is still pending?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The following states have franchise laws that require that the Franchise Disclosure Document be registered or filed with the state, or be exempt from registration: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
This document is effective and may be used in the following states, where the document is filed, registered or exempt from registration, as of the Effective Date stated below:
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 57–66)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Bft Franchise Disclosure Document states that certain states require that the Franchise Disclosure Document be registered or filed with the state, or be exempt from registration. These states are California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. The document indicates that it is effective and may be used in these states as of the effective date stated in the document.
However, the excerpt does not explicitly state which, if any, of these states' registrations are still pending as of the issuance date of March 14, 2025. Franchise registration status can change frequently.
To determine if any state registrations are pending, a prospective Bft franchisee should consult Exhibit B, which lists state agents for service of process and state administrators, and/or contact the franchisor directly for the most up-to-date information.