In Michigan, what is the geographic scope of the restrictions on unfair franchise provisions for Bigfoot Forestry?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 42–162)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bigfoot Forestry's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Michigan is one of the states for which a state-specific addendum modifies the standard franchise agreement. The FDD states that certain states have laws governing the franchise relationship and franchise documents, and that the terms of the State Addendum will only apply if the franchisee meets the requirements of the applicable state independently of signing the State Addendum. The terms of the State Addendum for the applicable State will override any inconsistent provision of the FDD, Franchise Agreement or any Supplemental Documents.
However, the excerpt does not specify the geographic scope of restrictions on unfair franchise provisions for Bigfoot Forestry in Michigan. The addendum modifies the agreements to comply with applicable state laws, but the specific details of these modifications are not detailed in this excerpt.
Therefore, a prospective Bigfoot Forestry franchisee should review the Michigan state addendum within the FDD to understand the specific restrictions and how they apply geographically within the state. It would be prudent to consult with a legal professional experienced in franchise law in Michigan to fully understand the implications of these restrictions.