Which sections of the Buns On Fire Franchise Agreement are deleted by the Hawaii addendum?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
SMYA VENTURES LLC
HAWAII ADDENDUM TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
- 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."
- The franchise agreement and any document signed in connection with the franchise are supplemented with the following language:
No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–200)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Buns On Fire Franchise Disclosure Document, the Hawaii addendum does not specify any sections of the Franchise Agreement that are deleted. The Hawaii addendum includes provisions related to the initial franchise fee and waivers, but it does not mention the deletion of any specific sections of the agreement.
However, the Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Maryland addenda do specify sections of the Franchise Agreement that are deleted. Specifically, sections 22.1.1 – 22.1.6, 22.1.8 and 22.1.12 are deleted in the Rhode Island and South Dakota addenda. Section 22.1 ("Your Acknowledgments") is deleted from all Franchise Agreements for residents of the State of Maryland and/or franchises to be operated in the State of Maryland.
A prospective franchisee in Hawaii should carefully review the entire Franchise Agreement and the Hawaii addendum to understand all the terms and conditions. They should also consult with a franchise attorney to ensure they fully understand their rights and obligations under the agreement.