In Maryland, what is the statute of limitations for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure law for C12 Group franchisees?
C12_Group Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
With regard to Item 17, the following is added:
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- Any claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure law must be brought within three (3) years after the grant of the franchise.
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- The general release required as a condition of renewal, sale, and/or assignment/transfer shall not apply to any liability under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
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- The provision in the Franchise Agreement which provides for termination upon bankruptcy of the franchisee may not be enforceable under federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C. Section 101 et seq.).
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- A franchisee may bring a lawsuit in Maryland for claims arising under Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 46–137)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to C12 Group's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, for prospective franchisees in Maryland, any claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure law must be brought within three years after the grant of the franchise. This means that a C12 Group franchisee in Maryland has a limited time to file a lawsuit for violations of the state's franchise law.
This provision is important for potential C12 Group franchisees in Maryland because it sets a clear deadline for legal action related to franchise law violations. Franchisees need to be aware of this three-year statute of limitations and diligently monitor their franchise relationship for any potential issues that could give rise to a claim. Missing this deadline could mean losing the right to sue for damages or other remedies.
It is also specified that the general release required as a condition of renewal, sale, and/or assignment/transfer shall not apply to any liability under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. This protects the franchisee's rights under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law even when signing a general release for other actions.