What section of the Buns On Fire Franchise Agreement is amended by this disclosure?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
0.5 is deleted from the Franchise Agreement.
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- Notwithstanding the terms of Article 15 of the Franchise Agreement ("Indemnification"), Franchisee will not be required to indemnify Franchisor and the other Indemnitees for any liability caused by Franchisee's proper reliance on or use of procedures or materials provided by Franchisor or caused by Franchisor's negligence.
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SMYA VENTURES LLC
MARYLAND ADDENDUM TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Franchise Disclosure Document or Franchise Agreement, the following provisions shall supersede and apply to all franchises offered and sold under the laws of the State of Maryland.
- No release language set forth in Section 3.2.1(g) of the Franchise Agreement (concerning requirements for renewal) or Section 14.4.1(n) of the Franchise Agreement (concerning requirements for transfer) shall relieve the Franchisor or any other person, directly or indirectly, from liability imposed by the laws concerning franchising of the State of Maryland. Sections 3.2.1(g) and 14.4.1(n) of the Franchise Agreement are each hereby amended to add the following language:
"The release requirement of this Section is not intended to nor shall it act as a release, estoppel or waiver of any liability incurred under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. The release required under this Section will not apply to claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law."
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- Any claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Laws must be brought within three (3) years after the grant of the Franchise.
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- Section 4.01 of the Franchisee Agreement shall be amended to add the following language:
"Notwithstanding the foregoing, payment of the Initial Franchise Fee shall be deferred until we have satisfied our pre-opening obligations and you have commenced operation of your Buns on Fire Restaurant."
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- Section 24.10.4 of the Franchise Agreement requires venue to be limited to the state, county and judicial district in which the Franchisor's principal place of business is then located. This provision is hereby deleted from all Franchise Agreements for residents of the State of Maryland and/or franchises to be operated in the State of Maryland.
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- Section 22.1 ("Your Acknowledgments") is hereby deleted from all Franchise Agreements for residents of the State of Maryland and/or franchises to be operated in the State of Maryland.
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Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–200)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Buns On Fire Franchise Disclosure Document, several sections of the Franchise Agreement are amended by addenda specific to certain states. For franchisees in Maryland, Section 3.2.1(g) regarding renewal requirements and Section 14.4.1(n) regarding transfer requirements are amended to ensure that the franchisor cannot be relieved from liability imposed by Maryland franchising laws. Additionally, Section 4.01 is amended to defer payment of the initial franchise fee until Buns On Fire has met its pre-opening obligations and the franchisee has commenced operations.
For franchisees in Illinois, Section 4.01 is also amended to defer payment of the initial franchise fee until Buns On Fire has satisfied its pre-opening obligations and the franchisee has commenced operations. Furthermore, Sections 22.1.1 through 22.1.6, 22.1.8, and 22.1.12 of the Franchise Agreement are deleted entirely. For franchisees in Indiana, Item 8 regarding restrictions on sources of products and services, Item 12 concerning territory, and Item 17 pertaining to renewal, termination, transfer, and dispute resolution are amended to include additional stipulations and protections under Indiana law.
For franchisees in Washington, Item 17, which covers renewal, termination, transfer, and dispute resolution, is amended to include additional paragraphs that address the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act. Additionally, for franchisees in Minnesota, no specific sections of the Franchise Agreement are mentioned as being amended; instead, the addendum emphasizes compliance with Minnesota franchise laws and regulations. These amendments and additions reflect state-specific legal requirements and are designed to protect the rights and interests of Buns On Fire franchisees within those states.