What is the purpose of the addendum to the Canine Dimensions Franchise Agreement?
Canine_Dimensions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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ADDENDUM TO THE CANINE DIMENSIONS FRANCHISING, LLC DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT AND FRANCHISE AGREEMENT REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement.
In conformance with Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any provision in a franchise agreement that designates jurisdiction and venue in a forum outside of the State of Illinois is void. However, a franchise agreement may provide for arbitration to take place outside of Illinois.
Your rights upon Termination and Non-Renewal of an agreement are set forth in sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
In conformance with section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois is void.
No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed, sealed and delivered this Addendum dated this day of, 20 ATTEST CANINE DIMENSIONS FRANCHISING, LLC By: Witness Name: FRANCHISEE:
FOR THE STATE OF IOWA
Any provision in the Franchise Agreement or Franchisee Disclosure Acknowledgement Statement which would require you to prospectively assent to a release, assignment, novation, waiver or estoppel which purports to relieve any person from liability imposed by the Iowa Business Opportunity Promotions Law (Iowa Code Ch. 551A) is void to the extent that such provision violates such law.
The following language will be added to the Franchise Agreement:
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You may cancel this transaction, without penalty or obligation, within three business days from the above date. If you cancel, any property traded in, any payments made by you under the contract or sale, and any negotiable instrument executed by you will be returned within ten business days following receipt by the seller of your cancellation notice, and any security interest arising out of the transaction will be canceled.
If you cancel, you must make available to the seller at your residence or business address, in substantially as good condition as when received, any goods delivered to you under this contract or sale; or you may if you wish, comply with the instructions of the seller regarding the return shipment of the goods at the seller's expense and risk.
If you do not agree to return the goods to the seller or if the seller does not pick them up within twenty days of the date of your notice of cancellation, you may retain or dispose of the goods without any further obligation.
To cancel this transaction, mail or deliver a signed and dated copy of this cancellation notice or any other written notice, or send a telegram, to Phil Guida at 23208 Sanabria Loop, Bonita Springs, Florida 34135, phone (888) 281-3647 or an e-mail to phil@caninedimensions.com, not later than midnight of the third business day after the Effective Date.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Canine Dimensions's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the purpose of the addendum to the franchise agreement is to ensure compliance with state-specific laws and regulations. These addenda modify the standard Canine Dimensions Franchise Agreement to reflect the legal requirements of certain states, such as California, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, New York, and Virginia.
For example, the addendum for Illinois clarifies that any provision in the franchise agreement that designates jurisdiction and venue outside of Illinois is void, although arbitration may occur outside the state. Similarly, the addendum for Iowa voids any provision requiring a prospective franchisee to waive liability protections under the Iowa Business Opportunity Promotions Law. The California addendum addresses issues such as termination rights, non-compete covenants, and the franchisee's rights under the California Franchise Investment Law.
These state-specific addenda are crucial for prospective Canine Dimensions franchisees because they outline the legal protections and modifications to the standard agreement that apply based on their location. Franchisees should carefully review the addendum for their state to understand their rights and obligations under the franchise agreement, as these addenda can significantly alter the terms of the agreement to comply with local laws.