If I am a resident of Maryland, should I sign the Body20 acknowledgement?

According to the 2025 Body20 Franchise Disclosure Document, if you are a resident of Maryland, you should not sign the acknowledgement. The questionnaire associated with the franchise agreement does not apply to individuals who are residents of Maryland or who intend to operate the franchise in Maryland. This is because Maryland has state franchise disclosure laws in place to protect franchisees.

Specifically, the FDD states that the questionnaire should not be completed by individuals subject to state franchise disclosure laws in Maryland. This suggests that Body20 franchisees in Maryland are subject to certain legal protections and disclosures under Maryland franchise law, making the standard questionnaire unnecessary or potentially conflicting with those protections.

Furthermore, the Body20 FDD includes a rider to the franchise agreement specifically for use in Maryland. This rider addresses governing law, consent to jurisdiction, and limitation of claims, ensuring that the franchisee retains certain rights and protections under Maryland law, including the right to bring lawsuits in Maryland for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law, and a three-year statute of limitations for such claims.