Which exhibit in the Bigfoot Forestry Franchise Disclosure Document contains the Franchise Agreement?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
EXHIBIT "H"-1
STATE ADDENDA
[See Attached]
STATE ADDENDA AND AMENDMENTS TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS AND FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT FOR CERTAIN STATES
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE
The following modifications are made to the Bigfoot Forestry Franchise Disclosure Document ("FDD" or "Disclosure Document") issued by Bigfoot Franchising, LLC ("we" or "us" or "franchisor") to franchisee ("you" or "franchisee") and may supersede certain portions of the Franchise Agreement between you and us dated __________________, 202 (the "Franchise Agreement"). When the term "Supplemental Agreements" is used, it means any area development agreement, area representative agreement, master franchise agreement, or similar agreement entered into between us and you, if applicable.
Certain states have laws governing the franchise relationship and franchise documents. Certain states require modifications to the FDD, Franchise Agreement, Supplemental Agreements and other documents related to the sale of a franchise. This State-Specific Addendum ("State Addendum") will modify these agreements to comply with the applicable state's laws. The terms of this State Addendum will only apply if you meet the requirements of the applicable state independently of your signing of this State Addendum. The terms of this State Addendum (but only the State Addendum for the applicable State) will override any inconsistent provision of the FDD, Franchise Agreement or any Supplemental Documents. This State Addendum only applies to the following states: 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)
Based on the 2025 Bigfoot Forestry Franchise Disclosure Document, the actual Franchise Agreement document itself is not contained within a specific exhibit. However, Exhibit H-1 includes state addenda and amendments to the Franchise Agreement, supplemental agreements, and the Franchise Disclosure Document for certain states. This addendum modifies these agreements to comply with applicable state laws and supersedes any inconsistent provisions in the FDD, Franchise Agreement, or any Supplemental Documents. This only applies to franchisees in California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Furthermore, the Franchisee Disclosure Questionnaire references the Franchise Agreement and its attachments as containing the entire agreement between Bigfoot Forestry and the franchisee. This suggests that the Franchise Agreement has attachments that are critical to understanding the full scope of the agreement.
While the FDD does not explicitly state which exhibit contains the full Franchise Agreement, it is implied that the agreement exists as a standalone document with attachments. A prospective franchisee should ask Bigfoot Forestry to provide a full copy of the Franchise Agreement and all its associated exhibits and attachments for thorough review.