Is the ADA part of the entire agreement for a Bigfoot Forestry franchise, if applicable?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Yes | No | l. | Have you received from us and personally reviewed the Franchise Agreement and, if applicable, Area Development Agreement ("ADA"), together with all attachments to those agreements? | |-----|----|-----|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | | [If you answer "no," please explain in Explanation Section] | | Yes | No | 2. | Have you received from us and personally reviewed a Franchise Disclosure Document ("FDD")? [If you answer "no," please explain in Explanation Section] | | Yes | No | 3. | Did you sign a receipt for the FDD indicating the date you received it? | | Yes | No | 4. | Do you understand all the information contained in the FDD, Franchise Agreement and ADA (if applicable)? [If you answer "no," please identify any information you don't understand in Explanation Section] | | Yes | No | 5. | Did you receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before signing any agreement relating to the franchise (other than an NDA) or paying any money? | | Yes | No | 6. | Did you receive a complete execution copy of the Franchise Agreement and ADA (if applicable), with all material terms filled in, at least seven (7) calendar days before you signed it? | | Yes | No | 7. | Have you reviewed the FDD, Franchise Agreement and ADA (if applicable) with a lawyer, accountant or other professional advisor? | | Yes | No | 8. | Have you discussed the benefits and risks of developing and operating a Bigfoot Forestry franchise with an existing Bigfoot Forestry franchisee? | | Yes | No | 9. | Do you understand the risks of developing and operating a Bigfoot Forestry franchise? | | Yes | No | 10. | Do you understand the success or failure of your franchise will depend in part upon your skills, abilities and efforts and those of the persons you employ as well as many factors beyond your control such as competition, interest rates, the economy, inflation, labor and supply costs and other relevant factors? | | Yes | No | 11. | Do you understand all disputes or claims you may have arising out of or relating to the Franchise Agreement or ADA (if applicable) must be arbitrated in York County, South Carolina if not resolved informally or by mediation? | 1 Registration states include California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.
| Yes | No | 12. | | Do you understand that the Franchise Agreement, ADA (if applicable) and the attachments to those agreements contain the entire agreement between us and you concerning the franchise for the Bigfoot Forestry franchise, meaning any prior oral or written statements not set out in the Franchise Agreement, ADA or the attachments will not be binding? |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 42–162)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bigfoot Forestry Franchise Disclosure Document, the ADA, if applicable, is part of the entire agreement between Bigfoot Forestry and the franchisee. Question 12 in the receipt asks if the franchisee understands that the Franchise Agreement, ADA (if applicable), and attachments contain the entire agreement. This means that any prior oral or written statements not included in those documents are not binding.
This inclusion of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) suggests that Bigfoot Forestry takes accessibility and compliance with disability laws seriously. For a prospective franchisee, this means they must ensure their business operations and physical locations (if any) comply with ADA standards. The franchisee should carefully review the ADA-related clauses within the franchise agreement and any attachments to understand their obligations.
It is important for potential Bigfoot Forestry franchisees to seek legal counsel to fully understand the implications of ADA compliance and how it affects their specific business operations. This will help ensure they are meeting all legal requirements and avoiding potential liabilities. Furthermore, franchisees should confirm with Bigfoot Forestry what specific ADA requirements are applicable to their franchise and what support or resources the franchisor provides to ensure compliance.