What is the statute of limitations for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law for a Camp Margaritaville franchise?
Camp_Margaritaville Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You may sue in Maryland for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. Any claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law must be brought within 3 years after the grant of the franchise.
Item 17 is amended by adding the following language at the end:
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- Limitation of Claims. Any limitations of claims provisions will not act to reduce the 3 year statute of limitations afforded Franchisee for bringing a claim arising under Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. All claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law must be brought within 3 years after the grant of the franchise to Franchisee.
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- Jurisdiction and Venue. Franchisee may bring a lawsuit against us in Maryland for any claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 72–406)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Camp Margaritaville Franchise Disclosure Document, any claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law must be brought within 3 years after the grant of the franchise. This information is specifically included in an addendum to Item 17 of the FDD for the state of Maryland. This addendum modifies certain sections of Item 17 and adds additional language to address specific legal requirements within Maryland.
This means that a Camp Margaritaville franchisee in Maryland has a three-year window from the date the franchise is granted to file a lawsuit for any violations of the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. This statute of limitations is important for prospective franchisees to understand, as it sets a firm deadline for taking legal action if they believe their rights under Maryland franchise law have been violated.
Additionally, the FDD states that any limitations of claims provisions will not reduce the 3 year statute of limitations afforded to the franchisee for bringing a claim arising under Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. The Franchisee may also bring a lawsuit against Camp Margaritaville in Maryland for any claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. This ensures that franchisees have adequate time to discover and address any potential issues, and that Camp Margaritaville cannot use contractual clauses to shorten this period. This protection is particularly relevant in franchise relationships, where power imbalances may exist between the franchisor and franchisee.