Are there any dependencies between this addendum to the Buff City Soap Franchise Agreement and other agreements or documents for franchisees in Minnesota?
Buff_City_Soap Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- LIMITATIONS OF CLAIMS. The following is added to the Franchise Agreement:
Minnesota law provides that no action may be commenced under Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.17 more than 3 years after the cause of action accrues.
- 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.
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 for use in Minnesota explicitly refers to the Franchise Agreement and Minnesota state law. Specifically, the addendum states that it is added to the Franchise Agreement.
Additionally, the addendum includes a clause regarding the statute of limitations for actions under Minnesota law, stating that "Minnesota law provides that no action may be commenced under Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.17 more than 3 years after the cause of action accrues." This indicates a direct dependency on Minnesota state statutes governing franchise relationships.
Furthermore, the addendum includes a provision ensuring that no agreement signed by the franchisee waives rights under applicable state franchise law, including protection against fraud. This clause reinforces the importance of adherence to Minnesota's franchise regulations and prevents any unintentional relinquishment of franchisee rights through other documents or agreements. This clause supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.