For a Buff City Soap franchise, what is the effect of the addendum on the original franchise agreement?
Buff_City_Soap Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ESS 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 SOUTH DAKOTA
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
| | THIS ADDENDUM | | | | is made and entered into on, 20 (the "Effective Date") by | | |-------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|-----|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----| | and between | of the State of Delaware, with its principal business address at 5294 Beltline Road, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas | BUFF CITY SOAP FRANCHISING, LLC, a limited liability company formed under the laws | | | | | | 75254, | , [corporation, limited liability company, general partnership, or limited partnership] formed under the laws of the State of, [or a sole proprietorship] address at("you" | ("we," | "us,"' | or, | "our"), with its principal business | and a | | or "your"). | 1. BACKGROUND. , 20 (the "Franchise Agreement") that has been signed concurrently with the signing of this Addendum. This Addendum Agreement. This Addendum Buff City Soap Makery in Virginia; and/or (c) any of the offering in Virginia. | | | | We and you are parties to that certain Franchise Agreement dated is annexed to and forms part of the Franchise is being signed because (a) you are domiciled in Virginia; and/or (b) the that you will operate under the Franchise Agreement will be located or operated or sales activity relating to the Franchise Agreement occurred | | | 1. | Section 3.1 of the Franchise Agreement is amended to add the following: The Virginia State Corporation Commission's Division of Securities and Retail Franchising requires us to defer payment of the initial franchise fee and other initial payments owed by franchisees to the franchisor until the franchisor has completed its pre-opening obligations under the franchise agreement. | | | | | | | 2. | Any capitalized terms that are not defined in this Addendum shall have the meaning given them in the Franchise Agreement. | | | | | | | 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. | | | | | | | 4. | Except as expressly modified by this Addendum, the Franchise Agreement remains unmodified and in full force and effect. | | | | | | [Signatures on Following Page]
QB\96112008.3 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 VIRGINIA
| | 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," , [corporation, limited liability company, general partnership, or limited partnership] formed under the laws of the State of, [or a sole proprietorship] address at("you" or | "us,"' | or, | "our"), with its principal business | and a | | "your"). | 1. BACKGROUND. , 20 (the "Development Agreement") that has been signed concurrently with the signing of this Addendum. This Addendum Agreement. This Addendum Buff City Soap Makery operated in Virginia; and/or (c) any of Agreement occurred in Virginia. | We and you are parties to that certain Area Development Agreement dated is being signed because (a) you are domiciled in Virginia; and/or (b) the that you will operate under the Development Agreement will be located or | | is annexed to and forms part of the Development the offering or sales activity relating to the Development | | | 1. | Section 2 of the Development Agreement is amended to add the following: The Virginia State Corporation Commission's Division of Securities and Retail Franchising requires us to defer payment of the Initial Franchisee Fee and other initial payments owed by franchisees to the franchisor until the franchisor has completed its pre-opening obligations under each franchise agreement. Payment of the Initial Franchise Fee and other initial fees will be due to the franchisor, upon the franchisor's completion of its pre-opening obligations for each franchise opened under the Development Agreement. | | | | | | 2. | Any capitalized terms that are not defined in this Addendum shall have the meaning given them in the Franchise Agreement. | | | | | | 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. | | | | | | 4. | Except as expressly modified by this Addendum, the Franchise Agreement remains unmodified and in | | | | | [Signatures on Following Page]
full force and effect. 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)
According to the 2025 Buff City Soap Franchise Disclosure Document, the addendum modifies the original franchise agreement. These modifications vary based on the franchisee's location. For instance, an addendum for use in Illinois states that Illinois law governs the agreements, and any provision designating jurisdiction or venue outside of Illinois is void, although arbitration outside of Illinois is permitted. Additionally, payment of initial fees is deferred until Buff City Soap has met its initial obligations and the franchisee has commenced business. The Illinois addendum also specifies that franchisees cannot waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or other Illinois laws, and it outlines franchisees' rights upon termination and non-renewal, as per the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
For franchisees in North Dakota, the addendum changes the original agreement, so the prevailing party in any enforcement action is entitled to recover all costs and expenses, including attorney's fees. The addendum also defers initial franchise fee payments until Buff City Soap has fulfilled its pre-opening obligations and the franchisee has commenced business.
In Maryland, the addendum ensures that if any terms in the disclosure document are inconsistent with Maryland's franchise laws, the terms of the law will take precedence. It also clarifies that any representations requiring franchisees to release, waive, or estop liability do not act as a release, waiver, or estoppel of liability under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. Similarly, for Virginia, South Dakota, Hawaii and Minnesota, the addendum ensures that no statement can waive claims under state franchise law or disclaim reliance on Buff City Soap. For Hawaii, initial fees are deferred until pre-opening obligations are met and the store is open.
In summary, the addendum serves to protect the franchisee's rights under specific state laws, modify payment terms for initial fees, and ensure compliance with local regulations, thereby altering the original franchise agreement to align with the legal requirements of the franchisee's location.