Does the Chatime Franchise Disclosure Document include Exhibit F, which is the Acknowledgment Addendum to the Chatime Franchise, LLC Franchise Agreement?
Chatime Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Exhibit F to the Franchise Disclosure Document
ACKNOWLEDGMENT ADDENDUM TO CHATIME FRANCHISE, LLC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
[Do not sign this Acknowledgement Addendum if you are resident of California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, or Wisconsin, or the business is to be operated in any of these states].
As you know, you and we are entering into a Franchise Agreement for the operation of a Chatime franchise. The purpose of this Acknowledgment Addendum is to determine whether any statements or promises were made to you that we have not authorized or that may be untrue, inaccurate or misleading, and to be certain that you understand the limitations on claims that may be made by you by reason of the offer and sale of the franchise and operation of your business. Please review each of the following questions carefully and provide honest responses to each question.
Acknowledgments and Representations
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 58–262)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Chatime Franchise Disclosure Document, Exhibit F, titled "Acknowledgment Addendum to Chatime Franchise, LLC Franchise Agreement," does exist within the document. However, several addenda modify or remove the requirement for franchisees to sign it, depending on the state where the franchise will operate.
Specifically, the addenda for California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin state that Exhibit F is deleted, and franchisees in those states are not required to complete or sign the Acknowledgment Addendum. This indicates that Chatime tailors its franchise agreement to comply with specific state regulations regarding franchisee rights and waivers.
For prospective Chatime franchisees, this means that the requirement to sign the Acknowledgment Addendum depends on the location of their franchise. If operating in one of the listed states, they will not need to complete this form. This addendum generally aims to ensure franchisees understand the limitations on claims they can make and to confirm that no unauthorized promises were made during the franchise sales process. Franchisees should carefully review all addenda applicable to their state to understand their rights and obligations fully.