What is the document described as in the title: BUFF CITY SOAP FRANCHISING, LLC?
Buff_City_Soap Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Other states may require registration, filing, or exemption of a franchise under other laws, such as those that regulate the offer and sale of business opportunities or seller-assisted marketing plans.
RECEIPT OF FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT
This disclosure document summarizes certain provisions of the Franchise Agreement, Area Development Agreement and other information in plain language. Read this disclosure document and all agreements carefully.
If Buff City Soap Franchising, LLC offers you a franchise, it must provide this disclosure document to you 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement with, or make a payment to, the franchisor or an affiliate in connection with the proposed franchise sale, or sooner if required by applicable state law.
Applicable state laws in (a) Michigan requires that we provide you the disclosure document at least 10 business days before you sign a binding agreement with, or make a payment to, the franchisor or an affiliate in connection with the proposed franchise sale and (b) New York and Rhode Island require us to provide you the disclosure document at the earlier of the first personal meeting or 10 business days before you sign a binding agreement with, or make a payment to, the franchisor or an affiliate in connection with the proposed franchise sale.
If Buff City Soap Franchising, LLC does not deliver this disclosure document on time or if it contains a false or misleading statement, or a material omission, a violation of federal law and state law may have occurred and should be reported to the Federal Trade Commission, Washington, D.C. 20580 and any applicable state agency (as listed in Exhibit G to this disclosure document).
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)
According to the 2025 Buff City Soap Franchise Disclosure Document, the document titled "BUFF CITY SOAP FRANCHISING, LLC" refers to several different documents depending on the context. These include the Franchise Disclosure Document itself, addenda to the franchise agreement for specific states, and riders to the franchise agreement.
Specifically, the document serves as the franchisor, Buff City Soap Franchising, LLC's disclosure document, which summarizes provisions of the Franchise Agreement, Area Development Agreement, and other information. This document is required to be provided to prospective franchisees at least 14 calendar days (or sooner if required by state law) before signing any binding agreement or making any payment. The FDD also states that if it is not delivered on time, or contains false or misleading statements/omissions, it may be a violation of federal and state law.
Additionally, the title "BUFF CITY SOAP FRANCHISING, LLC" appears on addenda to the franchise agreement that are specific to certain states such as South Dakota, Virginia, Maryland, Hawaii and Illinois. These addenda modify the standard franchise agreement to comply with specific state laws or regulations. For example, the addendum for Hawaii defers initial fees until the franchisor has completed all pre-opening obligations and the franchisee is open for business. These addenda are annexed to and form part of the Franchise Agreement.