For Boulder Designs franchisees in Wisconsin, what happens when provisions in the Franchise Agreement or related contract are inconsistent with the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, Ch. 135, Stats.?

According to Boulder Designs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, for franchisees in Wisconsin who are subject to the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, Ch. 135, Stats., the provisions of that law will take precedence over any conflicting terms in the Franchise Agreement or any related contract. This means that if there is a discrepancy between what the Franchise Agreement says and what the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law says, the law will be the governing standard.

This is a significant protection for Boulder Designs franchisees in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law is designed to protect dealers (which includes franchisees) from unfair treatment by grantors (franchisors). This ensures that certain rights and protections afforded to franchisees under Wisconsin law cannot be overridden by the terms of the franchise agreement.

For a prospective Boulder Designs franchisee in Wisconsin, this means that you should become familiar with the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law to understand your rights and obligations. If any part of the Franchise Agreement seems to contradict the law, the law will prevail, offering an additional layer of security and legal protection.