Can a Bumper Man franchisee in North Dakota waive their right to a jury trial?

According to the 2025 Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document, a Bumper Man franchisee in North Dakota may not be required to waive their right to a jury trial. An addendum to the franchise agreement specifically addresses North Dakota franchise law.

Specifically, the FDD states that Section 24(f), 24(i) and 24(j) of the Franchise Agreement will be supplemented with the following sentence: "Pursuant to North Dakota Franchise Investment Law, any provision requiring Franchisee to waive its right to jury trial, exemplary or punitive damages or class actions may not be enforceable."

This addendum indicates that while the standard Bumper Man franchise agreement may contain clauses requiring franchisees to waive certain rights, those clauses may not be enforceable in North Dakota due to state franchise laws. This provides additional protection to franchisees operating in North Dakota, ensuring they retain their right to a jury trial, and ability to seek exemplary or punitive damages or class actions, despite any conflicting provisions in the standard franchise agreement.