For Chatime franchisees, is Exhibit F (Acknowledgement Addendum to Franchise Agreement) still required to be completed and signed?
Chatime Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
chisor, 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
Each provision of this Amendment will be effective only to the extent, with respect to such provision, that the jurisdictional requirements of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, RCW §§19.100.010 through 19.100.940, are met independently without reference to this Amendment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed, sealed, and delivered this Amendment to the Franchise Agreement on the same date as that on which the Franchise Agreement was executed.
CHATIME FRANCHISE, LLC FRANCHISEE
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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 Wi
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 58–262)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Chatime Franchise Disclosure Document, Exhibit F (Acknowledgement Addendum to Franchise Agreement) is not required to be completed and signed by franchisees in certain states. Specifically, 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 and their principals are not required to complete and sign it.
This means that if you are planning to open a Chatime franchise in any of the aforementioned states, you will not have to complete and sign the Acknowledgment Addendum. This addendum is designed to confirm that no unauthorized or misleading statements were made during the franchise sales process and that the franchisee understands the limitations on potential claims related to the franchise.
However, if you are planning to operate a Chatime franchise in a state not listed, it is implied that you may be required to complete and sign Exhibit F. It is important to carefully review the specific addendum for the state in which you plan to operate to determine whether this requirement applies. Prospective franchisees should consult with a franchise attorney to fully understand the implications of signing or not signing such an addendum and how it affects their rights and obligations.