What is the relationship between the Rider and the Distribution Agreement for Bw Premier Collection?
Bw_Premier_Collection Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Background. BWI and Hotel Owner are parties to that certain Distribution Agreement that has been signed at the same time as the signing of this Rider (the "Distribution Agreement") that has been signed concurrently with the signing of this Rider. This Rider is annexed to and forms part of the Distribution Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 54–203)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bw Premier Collection FDD, the Rider is directly related to and modifies the Distribution Agreement. Specifically, the Rider is signed at the same time as the Distribution Agreement and is considered part of it. This means that both documents are intended to be read together as a single, complete agreement.
The Rider's purpose is to address specific legal considerations or requirements based on the location of the hotel. For example, Riders are included for franchisees and hotels in states like Maryland, Rhode Island, Illinois, Minnesota, and North Dakota. These Riders often include provisions related to governing law, jurisdiction, and waivers of certain legal rights, ensuring compliance with state franchise laws.
In practical terms, a Bw Premier Collection franchisee needs to understand that the Distribution Agreement is not the entire agreement. The Rider modifies the Distribution Agreement, and both documents together define the franchisee's rights and obligations. The Rider can supersede terms in the Distribution Agreement, especially concerning state-specific legal protections. Franchisees should carefully review both the Distribution Agreement and any applicable Rider with legal counsel to fully understand their contractual obligations and legal rights within their specific state.