For Bft franchises, what is the effective date for use of this document in Wisconsin?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
NEW YORK REPRESENTATIONS PAGE
FRANCHISOR REPRESENTS THAT THIS FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT DOES NOT KNOWINGLY OMIT ANY MATERIAL FACT OR CONTAIN ANY UNTRUE STATEMENT OF A MATERIAL FACT.
State Effective Dates
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)
According to the 2025 Bft Franchise Disclosure Document, the document is effective and may be used in Wisconsin. However, the FDD excerpt does not provide the specific effective date for use in Wisconsin.
Because the specific effective date is not listed, prospective Bft franchisees in Wisconsin should confirm the effective date with the franchisor directly. This date indicates when Bft has completed the necessary filings or registrations to offer franchises in Wisconsin and can legally begin offering and selling franchises there.
Understanding the effective date is crucial for ensuring compliance with state franchise laws and for determining the legitimacy of the franchise offering in Wisconsin. Franchisees should also verify with state authorities that Bft is indeed properly registered and in good standing to offer franchises.