What section of the Buns On Fire franchise agreement outlines the requirements for renewal or extension?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
to compete to Franchisee's Territory for all franchises sold in the State of Indiana.
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- Section 24.11 of the Franchise Agreement ("Injunction") will not apply to franchises offered and sold in the State of Indiana.
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- Section 24.10.5 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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–200)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Buns On Fire Franchise Disclosure Document, the requirements for renewal are outlined in Section 3.2.1(g) of the Franchise Agreement. This is referenced in the Maryland Addendum to the Franchise Agreement.
Specifically, the Maryland Addendum addresses release language within Section 3.2.1(g) concerning renewal requirements. It stipulates that this release language does not relieve Buns On Fire from liabilities imposed by Maryland franchise laws. The addendum amends Section 3.2.1(g) to explicitly state that the release requirement does not act as a waiver of any liability under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law and will not apply to claims arising under that law.
Additionally, for franchisees in Washington, Item 17 of the FDD, titled "Renewal, Termination, Transfer and Dispute Resolution," is amended to include additional paragraphs. These paragraphs acknowledge that Washington state law (RCW 19.100.180) and court decisions may supersede the franchise agreement in areas of termination and renewal. For Minnesota franchisees, Item 17 is also amended to state that Buns On Fire will comply with Minn. Stat. Sec. 80C.14, Subds. 3, 4, and 5, which requires specific notice periods for termination and non-renewal, and that consent to transfer will not be unreasonably withheld.