Does this addendum to the Buff City Soap Franchise Agreement change the training requirements for a Buff City Soap franchisee?
Buff_City_Soap Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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. We and you are parties to that certain Franchise Agreement dated BACKGROUND. , 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) you are domiciled in South Dakota and the Buff City Soap Makery that you will operate under the Franchise Agreement will be located in South Dakota; and/or (b) any of the offering or sales activity relating to the Franchise Agreement occurred in South Dakota. 2. Section 3.1 of the Franchise Agreement is amended to add the following: "The payment of the Initial Franchise Fee is not due to Franchisor until Franchisor has completed all of its pre-opening requirements to Franchisee and Franchisee is operational." 3. 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. 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 VIRGINIA
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 modifications related to legal compliance, fee structures, and franchisee rights within specific states such as South Dakota, Virginia, Maryland, Hawaii, Illinois, North Dakota, Rhode Island, and Minnesota. These addenda generally do not contain explicit changes to the training requirements for a Buff City Soap franchisee. Instead, they focus on aspects such as waivers, governing laws, payment schedules for initial fees, and clauses related to franchisee claims and franchisor obligations.
Several addenda include clauses ensuring that franchisees do not waive rights under state franchise laws or disclaim reliance on franchisor statements. For example, the addenda for South Dakota, Hawaii, North Dakota, and Minnesota contain similar provisions stating that no franchisee acknowledgement can waive claims or disclaim reliance on the franchisor. Additionally, addenda for Illinois and Maryland address the deferral of initial fees until the franchisor meets pre-opening obligations and the franchisee commences business, reflecting financial assurance requirements imposed by those states.
While the addenda do not directly alter training requirements, they do modify sections of the Franchise Agreement related to fees and legal protections. A prospective Buff City Soap franchisee should still carefully review the original Franchise Agreement, including Item 11, to understand the full scope of required training programs. Franchisees should also consult with legal counsel to understand how these addenda affect their rights and obligations within their specific state.