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Does this addendum to the Buff City Soap Franchise Agreement change the advertising requirements for a Buff City Soap franchisee?

Buff_City_Soap Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

CHISING, LLC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR USE IN ILLINOIS**

THIS ADDENDUM is made and entered into on, 20 (the "Effective Date") by and between BUFF CITY SOAP FRANCHISING, LLC, a limited liability company formed under the laws of the State of Delaware, with its principal business address at 5294 Beltline Road, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas 75254, ("we," "us,"' or, "our"), and , a [corporation, limited liability company, general partnership, or limited partnership] formed under the laws of the State of, [or a sole proprietorship] with its principal business address at ("you" or "your"). 1. BACKGROUND. We and you are parties to that certain Franchise Agreement dated , 20 (the "Franchise Agreement") that has been signed concurrently with the signing of this Addendum. This Addendum is annexed to and forms part of the Franchise Agreement. This Addendum is being signed because (a) any of the offering or sales activity relating to the Franchise Agreement occurred in Illinois and the Buff City Soap Makery that you will operate under the Franchise Agreement will be located in Illinois, and/or (b) you are domiciled in Illinois.

    1. Illinois law governs the agreements between the parties to this franchise.
    1. Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act provides that any provision in a franchise agreement that designates jurisdiction or venue outside the State of Illinois is void. However, a franchise agreement may provide for arbitration outside of Illinois.
    1. Item 5 is amended to state that payment of Initial Franchise/Development Fees will be deferred until Franchisor has met its initial obligations to franchisee, and franchisee has commenced doing business. This financial assurance requirements was imposed by the Office of the Illinois Attorney General due to Franchisor's financial condition.
    1. Section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act provides that any condition, stipulation, or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois is void.
    1. Your rights upon termination and non-renewal of a franchise agreement are set forth in sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
    1. 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.

[Signatures on Following Page] IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and delivered this Addendum on the dates noted below, to be effective as of the Effective Date.

BUFF CITY SOAP FRANCHISING, LLC []# ADDENDUM TO THE BUFF CITY SOAP FRANCHISING, LLC AREA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR USE IN ILLINOIS

| | THIS ADDENDUM is made and entered into on, 20 (the "Effective Date") by and between BUFF CITY SOAP FRANCHISING, LLC, a limited liability company formed | | | |----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | under the laws of the State of Delaware, with its principal business address at 5294 Beltline Road, Suite 100, | | | | Dallas, | Texas 75254, ("we," "us,"' | or | "our"), and | | | , a [corporation, liability company, general partnership, or limited partnership] formed under the laws of the State of , [or a sole proprietorship] | with its principal | limited business address at ("you" or | | "your"). | | | | | 1. | BACKGROUND. We and you are parties to that certain Area Development Agreement dated , 20 (the "Area Development Agreement") that has been signed concurrently with the signing of this Addendum. This Addendum of the Development Agreement. This Addendum in Illinois, and/or (b) the Buff City Soap Makery Development Agreement and Franchise Agreement will be located in Illinois. | | is annexed to and forms part is being signed because (a) you are domiciled that you will operate under the Area | | 2. | Illinois law governs the agreements between the parties to this franchise. Item 5 is amended to state that until Franchisor has met its initial obligations to franchisee, and franchisee has commenced doing business. This financial assurance requirements was imposed by the Office of the Illinois Attorney General due to Franchisor's financial condition. | | payment of Initial Franchise/Development Fees will be deferred | | 3. | Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act provides that any provision in a franchise agreement that designates jurisdiction or venue outside the State of Illinois is void. However, a franchise agreement may provide for arbitration outside of Illinois. | | | | 4. | Section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act provides that any condition, stipulation, or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois is void. | | | | 5. | Your rights upon termination and non-renewal of a franchise agreement are set forth in sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act. | | | | 6. | No statement, questionnaire or acknowledgement signed or agreed to by a franchisee in | | | [Signatures on Following Page]

term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.

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 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and delivered this Addendum on the dates noted below, to be effective as of the Effective Date.

BUFF CITY SOAP FRANCHISING, LLC []## ADDENDUM TO THE BUFF CITY SOAP FRANCHISING, LLC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR USE IN MARYLAND

THIS ADDENDUM is made and entered into on, 20 (the "Effective Date") by and between BUFF CITY SOAP FRANCHISING, LLC, a limited liability company formed under the laws of the State of Delaware, with its principal business address at 5294 Beltline Road, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas 75254, ("we," "us,"' or, "our"), and , a [corporation, limited liability company, general partnership, or limited partnership] formed under the laws of the State of, [or a sole proprietorship] with its principal business address at ("you" or "your"). 1. BACKGROUND. We and you are parties to that certain Franchise Agreement dated , 20 (the "Franchise Agreement") that has been signed concurrently with the signing of this Addendum. This Addendum is annexed to and forms part of the Franchise Agreement. This Addendum is being signed because (a) the Buff City Soap Makery that you will operate under the Franchise Agreement will be located in Maryland; and/or (b) any of the offering or sales activity relating to the Franchise Agreement occurred in Maryland. 2. RELEASES. The following is added to the Franchise Agreement:

As to franchises governed by the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law, if any of the terms of the Disclosure Document are inconsistent with the terms below, the terms below control.

All representations requiring prospective franchisees to assent to a release, estoppel or waiver or liability are not intended to, nor shall they act as a release, estoppel or waiver of liability incurred under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.

Payment of Initial Franchise/Development Fees will be deferred until Franchisor has met its initial obligations to franchisee, and franchisee has commenced doing business. This financial assurance requirement was imposed by the Maryland Office of the Attorney General Securities Division due to Franchisor's financial condition.

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.

[Signatures on Following Page] IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and delivered this Addendum on the dates noted below, to be effective as of the Effective Date.

BUFF CITY SOAP FRANCHISING, LLC []## ADDENDUM TO THE BUFF CITY SOAP FRANCHISING, LLC AREA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR USE IN MARYLAND

75254, of the State of Delaware, with its principal business address at 5294 Beltline Road, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas "us,"' or, "our"), and
("we,"
, a
[corporation, limited liability company, general partnership, or limited partnership] formed under the proprietorship] with its principal business address at
laws of the State of, [or a sole
("you" or "your").
1. BACKGROUND. We and you are parties to that certain Area Development Agreement dated
, 20 (the "Development Agreement") that has been signed concurrently
with the signing of this Addendum.
2. RELEASES. The following is added to the Development Agreement:
As to franchises governed by the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law, if any of the nor shall they act as a release, estoppel or waiver of liability incurred
terms of the Disclosure Document are inconsistent with the terms below, the terms below control.
All representations requiring prospective franchisees to assent to a release, estoppel or waiver or
liability are not intended to,
under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
Payment of Initial Franchise/Development Fees will be deferred until Franchisor has met its initial due to
obligations to franchisee, and franchisee has commenced doing business. This financial assurance
requirement was imposed by the Maryland Office of the Attorney General Securities Division
Franchisor's financial condition.
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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and delivered this Addendum on the dates noted
below, to be effective as of the Effective Date.

Source: Item 6 — , Securities Offering Fee, in the amount column is revised to state the following: (FDD pages 216–303)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the provided addenda to the Buff City Soap Franchise Agreement primarily address legal and financial stipulations, particularly concerning compliance with state-specific franchise laws. These addenda, tailored for states like South Dakota, Virginia, Maryland, Illinois, Hawaii, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Rhode Island, focus on modifications to clauses related to waivers, governing law, venue, and payment of initial franchise fees.

Specifically, several addenda ensure that franchisees cannot waive rights under state franchise laws, including protections against fraud. For instance, the Illinois addendum clarifies that any provision designating jurisdiction or venue outside of Illinois is void, although arbitration outside the state is permitted. Similarly, the North Dakota addendum modifies a clause regarding the payment of enforcement costs, stipulating that the prevailing party, rather than solely the franchisor, is entitled to recover costs and attorney's fees. The Hawaii rider mandates the deferral of initial fees until the franchisee has opened for business.

None of the addenda presented directly alter the advertising requirements for Buff City Soap franchisees. Instead, they serve to protect franchisees' rights and ensure compliance with local regulations, particularly concerning financial obligations and legal recourse. A prospective franchisee should consult the main body of the Franchise Agreement and any other exhibits for details on advertising obligations and approved advertising methods. To fully understand advertising requirements, a prospective franchisee should ask the franchisor for clarification on the specific advertising obligations and any associated costs.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.