Under what circumstances should the Franchisee Disclosure Acknowledgement NOT be completed for a Carvel franchise?

According to Carvel's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchisee Disclosure Acknowledgement should not be completed if the offer or sale of the franchise is subject to state franchise disclosure laws in certain states. These states include California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, or Wisconsin.

Additionally, if the Carvel franchise is to be operated in, or the franchisee is a resident of, Maryland, the acknowledgement should not be signed. This indicates that Maryland has specific regulations or legal considerations that may conflict with the standard acknowledgement form used by Carvel in other states.

This instruction ensures that franchisees in these specific states are not bound by an acknowledgement that might conflict with state-specific franchise laws or regulations. It is important for prospective Carvel franchisees to be aware of these stipulations and to comply with the instructions provided in the Franchise Disclosure Document to ensure they are in full compliance with both federal and state laws.