What New York law governs the sale of Bumble Roofing franchises?
Bumble_Roofing Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
To the extent the New York General Business Law, Article 33, §§680 - 695 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:
Any provision in the Franchise Agreement that is inconsistent with the New York General Business Law, Article 33, Section 680 - 695 may not be enforceable.
Any provision in the Franchise Agreement requiring franchisee to sign a general release of claims against franchisor does not release any claim franchisee may have under New York General Business Law, Article 33, Sections 680-695.
The New York Franchise Law shall govern any claim arising under that law.
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 sale of franchises in New York is governed by the New York General Business Law, Article 33, §§680 - 695. This is highlighted in the New York Addendum to both the Franchise Disclosure Document and the Franchise Agreement.
Specifically, the addendum states that its terms apply to the extent that the New York General Business Law, Article 33, §§680 - 695 is applicable. Furthermore, any provision in the Franchise Agreement that is inconsistent with these sections of the New York General Business Law may not be enforceable. This ensures that Bumble Roofing franchisees in New York receive the protections and rights afforded to them under New York law.
The FDD also clarifies that any provision requiring a franchisee to sign a general release of claims against Bumble Roofing does not release any claim the franchisee may have under the New York General Business Law, Article 33, Sections 680-695. The New York Franchise Law governs any claim arising under that law. This protects the franchisee's right to pursue claims under New York law, regardless of any general release clauses in the franchise agreement.