Under what conditions is each provision of the addendum to the Brueggers Bagels disclosure document effective?
Brueggers_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Each provision of this addendum to the disclosure document shall be effective only to the extent, with respect to such provision, that the jurisdictional requirements of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Wash. Rev. Code §§ 19.100.180, are met independently without reference to this addendum to the disclosure document.
WASHINGTON ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
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- This Addendum will have effect only if the Development Agreement and/or the
relationship between you and BFC satisfy all of the jurisdictional requirements of Minnesota
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- This Addendum will have effect only if the Development Agreement and/or the relationship between you and BFC satisfy all of the jurisdictional requirements of the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law, without considering this Addendum.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 61–335)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brueggers Bagels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the effectiveness of each provision within the addendum is specifically tied to meeting the jurisdictional requirements of applicable state franchise laws, without considering the addendum itself. This condition applies to franchisees in Maryland, Minnesota, and Washington.
For a prospective Brueggers Bagels franchisee, this means that the protections and modifications outlined in the addendum only come into play if the underlying franchise agreement and the relationship with Bruegger's Franchise Corporation independently satisfy the legal requirements of the relevant state's franchise laws. The addendum's provisions do not retroactively create jurisdiction where it doesn't already exist.
This condition ensures that Brueggers Bagels franchisees receive the intended benefits and protections of state franchise laws, but only when those laws inherently apply to their franchise relationship. Franchisees should consult with legal counsel to determine whether their specific situation meets the jurisdictional requirements of their state's franchise laws, thus activating the addendum's provisions.