In the event of a conflict of laws regarding a Bumble Roofing franchise, which law prevails?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This Addendum is being entered into in connection with the Franchise Agreement. In the event of any conflict between this Addendum and the Franchise Agreement, the terms and conditions of this Addendum shall apply.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Addendum as of the date Franchisor signs below.
BUMBLE ROOFING FRANCHISOR, LLC Its: Its:
RHODE ISLAND ADDENDUM TO FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT
To the extent the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act, R.I. Gen. Law ch. 395 §§19-28.1-1 – 19- 28.1-34 applies, the terms of this Addendum apply.
Item 17, Additional Disclosure. The following statement is added to Item 17:
Section 19-28.1-14 of the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act provides that: "A provision in a franchise agreement restricting jurisdiction or venue to a forum outside this state or requiring the application of the laws of another state is void with respect to a claim otherwise enforceable under this Act."
RHODE ISLAND ADDENDUM TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
To the extent the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act, R.I. Gen. Law ch. 395 §§19-28.1-1 – 19- 28.1-34 applies, the terms of this Addendum apply.
- Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Franchise Agreement, to the extent that the Franchise Agreement contains provisions that are inconsistent with the following, such provisions are hereby amended:
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 43–45)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bumble Roofing's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the terms of the addendum to the franchise agreement apply in the event of a conflict between the addendum and the franchise agreement. This general principle is stated in addenda for multiple states, including Maryland, Minnesota, New York, and Rhode Island.
Specifically, the New York Addendum states that the New York Franchise Law governs any claim arising under that law. Similarly, the Rhode Island Addendum specifies that any provision restricting jurisdiction or venue to a forum outside of Rhode Island or requiring the application of another state's laws is void with respect to claims enforceable under the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act.
For franchisees in California, the FDD states that the franchise agreement requires application of the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, but this provision may not be enforceable under California law. These stipulations ensure that franchisees' rights under state-specific franchise laws are protected, regardless of what the standard franchise agreement stipulates.
Prospective Bumble Roofing franchisees should be aware of these state-specific addenda and understand how they modify the standard franchise agreement to protect their rights under local laws. It is important to carefully review the addendum applicable to their state to understand which laws will govern their franchise agreement and any potential disputes.