As of the effective date of this Boulder Designs Franchise Disclosure Document, which states have franchise registration pending?

According to Boulder Designs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as of the effective date, the franchise registrations are pending in California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

For a prospective franchisee, this means that Boulder Designs cannot yet offer or sell franchises in these states until the registrations are approved. This delay could impact the franchisee's timeline for opening a Boulder Designs location in their desired state. It is important to note that franchise laws require the disclosure document to be registered or filed with the state, or be exempt from registration in these states.

It is common for franchisors to have pending registrations in certain states, especially when they are initially expanding or updating their franchise agreements. The length of time for a registration to be approved can vary by state and can depend on factors such as the completeness of the application and the state's review process. A prospective franchisee should confirm the expected registration timeline with Boulder Designs to understand when they might be able to begin operations in their state.

Given that Boulder Designs has a significant number of states with pending registrations, potential franchisees should closely monitor the registration status in their target state and maintain open communication with Boulder Designs regarding any updates or potential delays. This will help in planning and setting realistic expectations for the launch of their franchise.