Under what conditions will the additional disclosures in the Bumper Man Franchise Disclosure Document be effective in Virginia?

According to Bumper Man's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the additional disclosures for Virginia will only be effective if the jurisdictional requirements of the Virginia Retail Franchising Act are independently met, without relying on these additional disclosures themselves. This means that the specific conditions that trigger the application of the Virginia Retail Franchising Act must be satisfied on their own, separate from anything stated in the additional disclosures.

In practical terms, a prospective Bumper Man franchisee in Virginia should not assume that these additional disclosures automatically apply. Instead, they need to determine if their particular situation meets the criteria outlined in the Virginia Retail Franchising Act. This might involve factors such as where the franchise is located, where the agreement was signed, or the residency of the franchisee.

This requirement ensures that Bumper Man cannot use the existence of these disclosures to argue that the Virginia Retail Franchising Act doesn't apply in situations where it otherwise would. Franchisees should consult with a legal professional to determine whether they meet the jurisdictional requirements of the Virginia Retail Franchising Act and to fully understand their rights under Virginia law.