What specific jurisdictional requirements must be met independently for a provision of the addendum to be effective for a Buns On Fire franchise?

According to the 2025 Buns On Fire Franchise Disclosure Document, the addendum for Hawaii states that each provision within it is effective only if the jurisdictional requirements of the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law are met independently, without relying on the addendum itself. This means that for any part of the Hawaii addendum to be valid, it must comply with Hawaii Rev. Stat. §§ 428E-, et seq., on its own merit.

Similarly, the Rhode Island addendum specifies that each of its provisions is effective only to the extent that the jurisdictional requirements of the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act §§ 19-28.1-1 through 19-28.1-34 are met independently, without reference to the addendum. This implies that the provisions must stand alone under Rhode Island law to be enforceable.

In practical terms, this condition ensures that Buns On Fire franchisees in Hawaii and Rhode Island receive the protections of their state's franchise laws, regardless of the addendum. It prevents the franchisor from using the addendum to circumvent or weaken those protections. A prospective franchisee should consult with a legal professional to ensure full compliance with these jurisdictional requirements.