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What sections of the Bft Multi-Unit Agreement have additions to the end of them regarding Waiver of Class Actions and Limitation of Actions?

Bft Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

  1. Waiver of Class Actions; Limitation of Actions. The following is added to the end of Sections 12.I (Waiver of Class Actions) and 12.K (Limitation of Actions) of the Multi-Unit Agreement:

The statutes of limitations under North Dakota Law applies with respect to claims arising under the North Dakota Franchise Investment Law.

Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 57–66)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are specific sections of the Multi-Unit Agreement that have additions regarding the Waiver of Class Actions and Limitation of Actions, depending on the state where the franchise is being operated. For franchisees in North Dakota, additions are made to the end of Sections 12.I (Waiver of Class Actions) and 12.K (Limitation of Actions) of the Multi-Unit Agreement, specifying that the statutes of limitations under North Dakota Law apply to claims arising under the North Dakota Franchise Investment Law.

For franchisees in Maryland, the rider adds language to the end of Sections 12.H (Waiver of Jury Trial), 12.I (Waiver of Class Actions) and 12.K (Limitation of Actions) of the Multi-Unit Agreement, stipulating that any claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law must be brought within 3 years after the grant of the franchise.

For franchisees in Illinois, additions are made to the end of Sections 12.H (Waiver of Jury Trial), 12.I (Waiver of Class Actions), and 12.K (Limitation of Actions) of the Multi-Unit Agreement, stating that nothing in these sections shall waive compliance with any provision of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other law of the State of Illinois, to the extent applicable.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.