What is the effect of the amendment to Schedule D to the Canine Dimensions Franchise Agreement regarding the Franchisee Disclosure Acknowledgment Statement?

According to the 2025 Canine Dimensions Franchise Disclosure Document, Schedule D pertains to the Guaranty and Assumption of Obligations, not the Franchisee Disclosure Acknowledgment Statement. However, the document does address the Franchisee Disclosure Acknowledgment Statement directly for franchisees operating in specific states.

For those franchisees who live or plan to operate in California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, or Wisconsin, Canine Dimensions will not require them to complete the Disclosure Acknowledgment Statement, and will disregard any answers provided if they do complete it. This suggests that Canine Dimensions is not relying on this statement for legal or compliance purposes in those states.

Additionally, for franchisees in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Virginia, the FDD includes addenda that modify the standard franchise agreement to comply with state-specific franchise laws. These addenda often include provisions that invalidate waivers of rights or disclaimers of reliance on franchisor statements, ensuring that franchisees retain their legal protections under state law. These protections supersede any conflicting terms in the standard Canine Dimensions franchise agreement.