What is the relationship between the Buff City Soap Franchise Agreement and the Addendum?
Buff_City_Soap Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer 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.
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 is made and entered into by and between Buff City Soap Franchising, LLC and the franchisee. The Addendum is signed concurrently with the Franchise Agreement and is annexed to and forms part of the Franchise Agreement.
The purpose of the Addendum is to address specific legal requirements or modifications based on the franchisee's location. For example, addenda are included for franchisees in Illinois, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Maryland, and Hawaii. These addenda may include modifications to clauses within the standard Franchise Agreement to comply with state laws.
Prospective Buff City Soap franchisees should carefully review any addendum applicable to their state of operation, as these addenda can modify the terms of the standard Franchise Agreement. These modifications can cover aspects such as payment of initial franchise fees, limitations of claims, and rights upon termination or non-renewal, ensuring compliance with local regulations and providing additional protections or clarifications for the franchisee.