Does the Bigfoot Forestry Franchise Disclosure Document include State Addenda as an exhibit?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 23: RECEIPT]
OTHER AGREEMENTS
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.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 41–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Yes, according to the 2025 Bigfoot Forestry Franchise Disclosure Document, State Addenda are included as an exhibit. Specifically, Exhibit H-1 contains the State Addenda. These addenda modify the Franchise Disclosure Document, Franchise Agreement, and Supplemental Agreements to comply with specific state laws.
The State Addendum applies only if the franchisee meets the requirements of the applicable state, independent of signing the addendum. The terms within the State Addendum for the relevant state will override any inconsistent provisions in the FDD, Franchise Agreement, or Supplemental Documents.
The Bigfoot Forestry FDD specifies that the State Addendum applies to the following states: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. If a prospective franchisee is planning to operate in one of these states, they should carefully review the State Addendum to understand any modifications to the standard franchise agreement.