To whom should violations regarding the Buns On Fire disclosure document be reported?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
are met independently without reference to this Addendum to the Disclosure Document.
ADDENDUM TO FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII
In recognition of the requirements of the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law, Hawaii Rev. Stat. §§ 428E-, et seq., the Franchise Disclosure Document for Buns on Fire, for use in the State of Hawaii shall be amended as follows:
THESE FRANCHISES WILL BE/HAVE BEEN FILED UNDER THE FRANCHISE INVESTMENT LAW OF THE STATE OF HAWAII. FILING DOES NOT CONSTITUTE APPROVAL, RECOMMENDATION OR ENDORSEMENT BY THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS OR A FINDING BY THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS TRUE, COMPLETE AND NOT MISLEADING.
THE FRANCHISE INVESTMENT LAW MAKES IT UNLAWFUL TO OFFER OR SELL ANY FRANCHISE IN THIS STATE WITHOUT FIRST PROVIDING TO THE PROSPECTIVE FRANCHISEE, OR SUBFRANCHISOR, AT LEAST SEVEN (7) DAYS PRIOR TO THE EXECUTION BY THE PROSPECTIVE FRANCHISEE OF ANY BINDING FRANCHISE OR OTHER AGREEMENT, OR AT LEAST SEVEN (7) DAYS PRIOR TO THE PAYMENT OF ANY CONSIDERATION BY THE FRANCHISEE, OR SUBFRANCHISOR, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, A COPY OF THE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT, TOGETHER WITH A COPY OF ALL PROPOSED AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE SALE OF THE FRANCHISE.
THIS DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT CONTAINS A SUMMARY ONLY OF CERTAIN MATERIAL PROVISIONS OF THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT. THE CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT SHOULD BE REFERRED TO FOR A STATEMENT OF ALL RIGHTS, CONDITIONS RESTRICTIONS AND OBLIGATIONS OF BOTH THE FRANCHISOR AND THE FRANCHISEE.
Each provision of this Addendum shall be effective only to the extent, with respect to such provision, that the jurisdictional requirements of the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law are met independently without reference to this Addendum to the Disclosure Document.
ADDENDUM TO FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT FOR THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
By reading this disclosure document, you are not agreeing to, acknowledging, or making any representations whatsoever to the Franchisor and its affiliates.
Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement.
In conformance with Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any provision in a franchise agreement that designates jurisdiction and venue in a forum outside of the State of Illinois is void. However, a franchise agreement may provide for arbitration to take place outside of Illinois.
Your rights upon Termination and Non-Renewal of an agreement are set forth in Section 19 and Section 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
In conformance with Section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois is void.
No statement, questionnaire or acknowledgement 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 behalf of the Franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
ADDENDUM TO FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT FOR THE STATE OF INDIANA
In recognition of the requirements of the Indiana Franchise Disclosure Law, Indiana Code §§ 23-2-2.5- 1 to 23-2-2.5-51, and the Indiana Deceptive Franchise Practices Act, Indiana Code §§ 23-2-2.7-1 to 23-2- 2.7-10, the Franchise Disclosure Document for Buns on Fire, for use in the State of Indiana shall be amended as follows:
- Item 8, "Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services," shall be amended by the addition of the following language:
Any benefits derived as a result of a transaction with suppliers for Indiana franchisees will be kept by us as compensation for locating suppliers and negotiating prices for you.
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- Item 12, "Territory," shall be amended by the addition of the following paragraph: We will not compete unfairly with you within a reasonable area.
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- Item 17, "Renewal, Termination, Transfer and Dispute Resolution," shall be amended by the addition of the following paragraphs at the end of the Item:
The Indiana Deceptive Franchise Practices Act requires that any release executed by a Franchisee or transferor must not include any claims arising under the Indiana Franchise Disclosure Law or the Indiana Deceptive Franchise Practices Act.
The Indiana Deceptive Franchise Practices Act requires that Indiana law govern any cause of action which arises under the Indiana Franchise Disclosure Law or the Indiana Deceptive Franchise Practices Act.
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- No release language set forth in the Disclosure Document or the Franchise Agreement shall relieve us or any other person directly or indirectly form liability imposed by the laws concerning franchising of the State of Indiana.
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Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–200)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the document does not specify to whom violations regarding the Buns On Fire disclosure document should be reported. However, the document does provide information regarding state-specific addendums that address franchisee rights and legal considerations in certain states.
For example, the addendum for Hawaii states that the franchises have been filed under the Franchise Investment Law of the State of Hawaii. It clarifies that filing does not constitute approval or endorsement by the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. The Hawaii Franchise Investment Law makes it unlawful to offer or sell any franchise in the state without providing the prospective franchisee a copy of the disclosure document and all proposed agreements relating to the sale of the franchise at least seven days prior to execution of any binding agreement or payment of any consideration.
Similarly, the addendum for Minnesota references the Minnesota Franchises Law and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce. The addendum for Washington references the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, which may supersede the license agreement in the relationship between Buns On Fire and the franchisee, particularly in areas of termination and renewal. The addendum also states that in any arbitration involving a franchise purchased in Washington, the arbitration site should be in the state of Washington or a place mutually agreed upon.
Given the absence of specific instructions on where to report violations, prospective Buns On Fire franchisees should consult with a legal professional and contact their state's franchise regulatory agency for guidance on reporting potential violations of franchise laws or the disclosure document. It is important to understand the specific protections and requirements in their state.