Where can I find the list of state agencies and agents for service of process for Buildingstars?
Buildingstars Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Date of Issuance: April 15, 2025
See Exhibit I for our registered agents authorized to receive service of process.
I have received a disclosure document dated April 15, 2025, that included the following Exhibits:
EXHIBIT I LIST OF STATE AGENCIES/AGENTS FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS
ILLINOIS
Franchise Division Office of Attorney General 500 South Second Street Springfield, Illinois 62706 (217) 782-4465
INDIANA
Indiana Secretary of State Securities Division 302 West Washington Street Room E-111 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 232-6681
NEW YORK
New York State Department of Law Investor Protection Bureau 28 Liberty Street, 21st Floor New York, NY 10005 (212) 416-8000
State Effective Dates
The following states require that the Franchise Disclosure Document be registered or filed with the state, or be exempt from registration**:** California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.
This document is effective and may be used in the following states, where the document is filed, registered, or exempt from registration as of the Effective Date stated below:
| State | Effective Date |
|---|---|
| Illinois | Pending |
| Indiana | Pending |
| New York | Pending |
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Buildingstars's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the list of state agencies and agents for service of process is located in Exhibit I. This exhibit provides the names, addresses, and contact information for state agencies authorized to receive legal documents on behalf of Buildingstars.
Specifically, the FDD includes examples for Illinois, Indiana, and New York. For Illinois, the contact is the Franchise Division Office of Attorney General at 500 South Second Street, Springfield, Illinois 62706, with the phone number (217) 782-4465. For Indiana, it's the Indiana Secretary of State Securities Division at 302 West Washington Street Room E-111 Indianapolis, IN 46204, phone (317) 232-6681. For New York, it's the New York State Department of Law Investor Protection Bureau at 28 Liberty Street, 21st Floor New York, NY 10005, phone (212) 416-8000.
The document also notes that Buildingstars is required to be registered or filed in certain states, including California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. However, the effective dates for Illinois, Indiana, and New York are listed as "Pending".
It is important for prospective Buildingstars franchisees to consult Exhibit I to identify the appropriate state agency for service of process in their specific state. This information is crucial for legal and regulatory compliance.