What is the relationship between the Rider and the Distribution Agreement for a Bw Premier Collection franchise?
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"). This Rider is 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 linked to and supplements the Distribution Agreement. The Rider is signed concurrently with the Distribution Agreement and is considered an integral part of it.
The Rider serves to modify or add specific terms to the Distribution Agreement, often to comply with state-specific franchise laws. For instance, the Rider may address issues such as governing law, jurisdiction, limitations of claims, and waivers, ensuring that the franchise agreement adheres to the legal requirements of the state where the Hotel Owner resides or where the franchised hotel will operate.
Prospective Bw Premier Collection franchisees should understand that the Rider is not a standalone document but an extension of the Distribution Agreement. It tailors the agreement to specific state laws, providing additional protections or clarifying rights and obligations. Therefore, franchisees need to carefully review both the Distribution Agreement and any attached Rider to fully understand their contractual obligations and legal rights within their specific state.