For franchisees in which specific states does the Franchisee Disclosure Acknowledgment Statement explicitly state it is not intended as a waiver of claims under state franchise law for a Buns On Fire franchise?

According to the 2025 Buns On Fire Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchisee Disclosure Acknowledgment Statement explicitly states that it is not intended as a waiver of claims under any applicable state franchise law for franchisees in California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington or Wisconsin. This protection extends to claims such as fraud in the inducement and disclaimers of reliance on statements made by the franchisor or their representatives.

This provision ensures that franchisees in these states retain their rights under state franchise laws, regardless of any statements made in the acknowledgment form. It prevents Buns On Fire from using the acknowledgment to circumvent state laws designed to protect franchisees. The FDD also includes state-specific addenda for Minnesota, Rhode Island, Virginia, Indiana, California, Hawaii, Illinois and Maryland that further clarify franchisee rights and franchisor obligations within those states.

For prospective Buns On Fire franchisees in these states, this means that signing the Franchisee Disclosure Acknowledgment Statement does not forfeit their ability to pursue legal claims related to franchise law violations. This offers a degree of security, knowing that their legal rights are preserved despite signing the acknowledgment. Franchisees should still carefully review all documents and seek legal counsel to fully understand their rights and obligations under both the franchise agreement and applicable state laws.