For Card My Yard, does the definition of 'Force Majeure' include riots?

According to Card My Yard's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the definition of "Force Majeure" does include riots. Specifically, it is defined as events beyond a party's control. This definition is important because certain obligations under the franchise agreement may be excused or modified if a force majeure event occurs.

For a Card My Yard franchisee, this means that if a riot or other event defined as "Force Majeure" occurs, it may excuse certain failures to perform under the agreement, such as ceasing operations at the franchise location. However, the franchisee must apply for approval to relocate or reconstruct the Card My Yard business within thirty days of the event and diligently pursue such actions.

It is important to note that while a force majeure event may excuse certain obligations, Card My Yard's approval may be conditioned upon the payment of an agreed minimum fee during the period the business is not in operation. This highlights that while the franchisee may get some leeway, there could still be financial implications during the period of disruption. Franchisees should carefully consider the implications of force majeure events and discuss potential scenarios with Card My Yard.