Which sections of the Buns On Fire Franchise Agreement are deleted by the Rhode Island Addendum?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the Franchise Agreement, the following provisions shall supersede and apply:
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- Any provision in the Franchise Agreement which designates the governing law as that of any state other than the State of Rhode Island is deleted from Franchise Agreements issued in the State of Rhode Island.
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- §19-28.1.-14 of the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act provides that "A provision in a franchise agreement restricting jurisdiction or venue to a forum outside this state or requiring the application of the laws of another state is void with respect to a claim otherwise enforceable under this Act."
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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."
- 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.
- The following sections of the Franchise Agreement are hereby deleted: 22.1.1 – 22.1.6, 22.1.8 and 22.1.12.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–200)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Buns On Fire Franchise Disclosure Document, the Rhode Island Addendum does not specify any sections of the Franchise Agreement that are deleted. However, it does state that any provision in the Franchise Agreement which designates the governing law as that of any state other than the State of Rhode Island is deleted from Franchise Agreements issued in the State of Rhode Island.
Additionally, the Rhode Island Addendum includes a provision that supplements the Franchise Agreement and any document signed in connection with the franchise. This provision states that no statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed by a franchisee can waive claims under state franchise law or disclaim reliance on statements made by the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other conflicting terms in any document related to the franchise.
Prospective franchisees in Rhode Island should carefully review the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act, §§ 19-28.1-1 through 19-28.1-34, to fully understand their rights and obligations. They should also consult with a legal professional to ensure they understand the implications of these addenda and how they affect the standard Buns On Fire Franchise Agreement.