Who serves as the agent for service of process for Chocolate Fish Coffee in Maryland?

According to the 2024 Chocolate Fish Coffee Franchise Disclosure Document, Exhibit E discusses state administrators and agents for service of process. It indicates that Chocolate Fish Coffee may register the disclosure document in some or all states in accordance with applicable state law. The exhibit states that if and when Chocolate Fish Coffee pursues franchise registration, or otherwise complies with the franchise investment laws, in these states, the following are the state administrators responsible for the review, registration, and oversight of franchises in each state and the state offices or officials that Chocolate Fish Coffee will designate as its agents for service of process in those states.

However, the excerpt does not specifically name the agent for service of process in Maryland. This information would typically be listed in Exhibit E once Chocolate Fish Coffee has registered in Maryland.

A prospective Chocolate Fish Coffee franchisee should contact the franchisor directly to obtain the most current information regarding the designated agent for service of process in Maryland, as this information is subject to change upon registration or compliance with franchise investment laws.