What section of the Byrider Franchise Agreement does this Rider add a paragraph to?
Byrider Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
RELEASES. The following provision is added to the end of Section 5.2.F., Section 6.1.E. and Section 14.3.C.(6) of the Franchise Agreement: Notwithstanding the foregoing, all rights enjoyed by Franchisee and any causes of action arising in its favor from the provisions of Article 33 of the General Business Law of the State of New York and the regulations issued thereunder shall remain
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 88–335)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Byrider Franchise Disclosure Document, a Rider is added to specific sections of the Franchise Agreement depending on the state where the franchise is located. For instance, if the franchise is in New York, the Rider adds a provision to the end of Section 5.2.F., Section 6.1.E., and Section 14.3.C.(6) of the Franchise Agreement.
If the Byrider franchise is in Maryland, the Rider adds a new Section 2.12 to the Franchise Agreement, titled "MARYLAND FRANCHISE REGISTRATION AND DISCLOSURE LAW." This section clarifies that representations requiring the franchisee to release or waive liability do not act as a release or waiver of liability under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
For Byrider franchises in Rhode Island, the Rider adds a paragraph to the end of Section 20.5 ("Governing Law") of the Franchise Agreement, addressing the applicability of state law, restrictions on competitive activities, and claims under the Rhode Island Franchise Investment Act. These modifications ensure that the Franchise Agreement complies with specific state laws and protects the franchisee's rights accordingly.