For which states does Chop5 Salad Kitchen require a lease addendum?
Chop5_Salad_Kitchen Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Certain states have laws governing the franchise relationship and franchise documents. Certain states require modifications to the FDD, Franchise Agreement, Supplemental Agreements and other documents related to the sale of a franchise. This State-Specific Addendum ("State Addendum") will modify these agreements to comply with the applicable state's laws. The terms of this State Addendum will only apply if you meet the requirements of the applicable state independently of your signing of this State Addendum. The terms of this State Addendum (but only the State Addendum for the applicable State) will override any inconsistent provision of the FDD, Franchise Agreement or any Supplemental Documents. This State Addendum only applies to the following states: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 50–178)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Chop5 Salad Kitchen Franchise Disclosure Document, certain states have laws that govern the franchise relationship and documents. Chop5 Salad Kitchen requires modifications to the FDD, Franchise Agreement, Supplemental Agreements, and other documents related to the sale of a franchise in certain states.
These modifications are implemented through a State-Specific Addendum, which modifies the agreements to comply with applicable state laws. The terms of the State Addendum only apply if the franchisee meets the requirements of the specific state, independent of signing the addendum. The State Addendum overrides any inconsistent provisions in the FDD, Franchise Agreement, or any Supplemental Documents, but only for the applicable state.
The State Addendum applies specifically to the following states: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Therefore, if a prospective Chop5 Salad Kitchen franchisee is opening a location in any of these states, they should expect to receive and review a State-Specific Addendum that modifies the standard franchise documents to comply with local laws.