Does the Amendment to the Franchise Agreement for Boulder Designs apply to all franchisees, or only those in Virginia?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ve the meaning given them in the Franchise Agreement.
Except as expressly modified by this Amendment, the Franchise Agreement remains unmodified and in full force and effect.
- No statement, questionnaire or acknowledgement signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of: (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on behalf of the Franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
Boulder Designs® 1 IL Amendment Franchise Agreement | 2025
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Franchisee and Franchisor have executed this Amendment to the Franchise Agreement simultaneously with the execution of the Franchise Agreement.
FRANCHISOR: FRANCHISEE: BOULDER DESIGNS FRANCHISING, LLC By: By: Frank J.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for Boulder Designs includes several amendments to the standard franchise agreement, each addressing specific situations or legal requirements. There is an "AMENDMENT TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF INDIANA" and an "AMENDMENT TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF HAWAII", indicating that these amendments are specifically applicable to franchisees in those states.
Additionally, there are general amendments that do not specify a particular state, suggesting they apply to all Boulder Designs franchisees. These amendments cover various aspects of the franchise agreement, such as modifications to the system, participation in national accounts programs, and the handling of representations made by the franchisor.
Therefore, the applicability of an amendment depends on its specific content. Some amendments are state-specific, while others are designed to apply universally across the Boulder Designs franchise system. A prospective franchisee should carefully review each amendment to understand its implications for their specific situation and location.