Which section of the Checkers Franchise Agreement has added language regarding limitations on claims?
Checkers Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- Limitations on Legal Actions. Sections 18.03 and 18.10 shall be amended by adding the following:
"To the extent required by Article 33 of the General Business Law of the State of New York, all rights and any causes of action arising in Franchisee's favor from the provisions of Article 33 of the General Bu
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 91–92)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Checkers Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 6, titled "Limitations on Legal Actions," of the Franchise Agreement is amended to include language pertaining to the limitations on legal actions, specifically for franchisees in New York.
This addition is required by Article 33 of the General Business Law of the State of New York. It stipulates that all rights and causes of action arising in the franchisee's favor from the provisions of Article 33 of the General Business Law of the State of New York cannot have their statute of limitations reduced by agreement.
For a prospective Checkers franchisee in New York, this means that their legal rights under New York franchise law are protected from being shortened or waived through contractual agreements. This ensures that franchisees have adequate time to pursue legal claims if necessary, providing a safeguard against potentially unfair or restrictive clauses in the franchise agreement.