Which specific sentences of Section 13(c) of the Bumper Man Franchise Agreement are deleted?

According to the 2025 Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 13(c) of the Franchise Agreement is not specifically mentioned as being deleted in the provided addenda. However, for franchisees in Maryland, Sections 26(d) and (e) of the Franchise Agreement are deleted outright. This deletion is part of an addendum to the franchise agreement that addresses specific legal considerations related to offering or selling the franchise in Maryland, where the franchisee resides, or where the Bumper Business will operate. This addendum modifies several sections of the standard franchise agreement to comply with the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.

For prospective Bumper Man franchisees, this means that the standard terms of the franchise agreement are subject to change based on the specific state laws where they operate. The deletion of Sections 26(d) and (e) for Maryland franchisees indicates that certain clauses in those sections are not enforceable under Maryland law. These sections likely pertain to general legal provisions that the franchisor includes in its standard agreement, but which may conflict with state-specific franchise regulations.

It is important for potential franchisees to carefully review any addenda to the franchise agreement that are specific to their state. These addenda can significantly alter the terms of the agreement and may provide additional protections or impose different obligations than the standard agreement. Franchisees should seek legal counsel to understand the implications of these changes and how they affect their rights and responsibilities. Since the question specifically asks about Section 13(c) and there is no mention of it, it would be prudent to ask the franchisor directly about the contents of Section 13(c) and whether any parts of it are modified or deleted in any state-specific addenda.