Are there any claims that Section 3 of the assignment agreement does not apply to regarding Christian Brothers Automotive?

According to the 2025 Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 3 of the Amendment to the franchise agreement states that Christian Brothers Automotive reserves the right to challenge the enforceability of state law if it declares void or unenforceable any provision contained in the agreement. This applies to any state law described in the Amendment.

This means that even if a state law conflicts with a provision in the Christian Brothers Automotive franchise agreement, the franchisor retains the right to contest the enforceability of that state law. This could have implications for franchisees in states with franchise laws that offer greater protections than those provided in the standard Christian Brothers Automotive agreement.

Prospective franchisees should be aware of this provision and understand that Christian Brothers Automotive may challenge state laws that conflict with the franchise agreement. It is advisable to seek legal counsel to understand the specific franchise laws in their state and how they interact with the terms of the Christian Brothers Automotive franchise agreement.