In the context of this rider, what does it mean when it states that it supersedes any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of the Byrider Franchise Agreement?
Byrider Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| THIS RIDER (this "Rider") is made and entered into by and between BYRIDER | ||
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| FRANCHISING PARTNERS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company whose address it | ||
| 12802 Hamilton Crossing Boulevard, Carmel, Indiana, 46032 (the "Company"), and a(n) | ||
| whose | ||
| principal | ||
| business | ||
| address | ||
| is | ||
| (the | ||
| "Franchisee"). | ||
| 1. | ||
| BACKGROUND. The Company and Franchisee are parties to that certain | ||
| Franchise | ||
| Agreement | ||
| dated | ||
| , | ||
| 20 | ||
| (the | ||
| "Franchise | ||
| Agreement"). This Rider is annexed to and forms an integral part of the Franchise Agreement. | ||
| This Rider supersedes any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of the Franchise Agreement. | ||
| Terms not otherwise defined in this Rider have the meanings as defined in the Franchise | ||
| Agreement. This Rider is being signed because (a) an offer to sell is made in the State of New | ||
| York; or (b) an offer to buy is accepted in the State of New York; or (c) if Franchisee is domiciled | ||
| in the State of New York; or (d) Franchisee's Business is or will be operated in the State of New | ||
| York. |
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 88–335)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Byrider Franchise Disclosure Document, a rider is an addendum to the franchise agreement that takes precedence over any conflicting terms in the original agreement. This means that if there's a disagreement between what's written in the main Franchise Agreement and what's stated in the Rider, the Rider's terms will be the ones that are enforced. This ensures that specific conditions or modifications outlined in the Rider are legally binding, regardless of what the original agreement says.
This is particularly relevant when Byrider franchises are subject to specific state laws or regulations. The rider often addresses these state-specific requirements, ensuring that the franchise operation complies with local legal standards. For example, the FDD excerpts show riders being used in New York, Maryland, Illinois, and Minnesota to address specific franchise laws in those states.
For a prospective Byrider franchisee, it's crucial to carefully review any riders attached to the Franchise Agreement. These riders can modify the original terms in significant ways, potentially affecting obligations, rights, and operational procedures. Understanding the interplay between the Franchise Agreement and any associated riders is essential for making informed decisions and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.