For Brueggers Bagels franchisees, can a statement signed in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship disclaim reliance on any statement made by the franchisor?
Brueggers_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- 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 any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed with the franchise.
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- No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment 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 any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 61–335)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Brueggers Bagels FDD, addenda for Minnesota and Washington clarify that franchisees cannot waive claims or disclaim reliance on franchisor statements through signed acknowledgments related to the franchise commencement.
Specifically, for Minnesota, the FDD states that no statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgement signed by a franchisee can disclaim reliance on statements made by Brueggers Bagels or its representatives. This ensures that franchisees' rights under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 80C, are protected and cannot be 계약상 제한됨.
Similarly, the Washington addendum specifies that no statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment can disclaim reliance on statements made by Brueggers Bagels or those acting on its behalf. This provision is designed to supersede any conflicting terms in other documents executed in connection with the franchise, reinforcing the protection of franchisees under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act.