As of what date is the Cinnaholic Franchise Disclosure Document effective in Virginia, including amendments?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The following states have franchise laws that require that the Franchise Disclosure Document be registered or filed with the state, or be exempt from registration:
California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
This document is effective and may be used in the following states, where the document is filed, registered or exempt from registration, as of the Effective Date stated below:
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 62–269)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the document is effective and may be used in Virginia as of the effective date stated below. The excerpt indicates that Virginia is one of the states that has franchise laws requiring the Franchise Disclosure Document to be registered or filed with the state, or be exempt from registration.
Prospective franchisees should confirm the specific effective date for Virginia, including any amendments, with Cinnaholic directly or by reviewing the complete Franchise Disclosure Document. This date is crucial because it dictates when Cinnaholic can legally offer and sell franchises in Virginia.
Understanding the effective date ensures that the franchisee is operating under the most current and legally compliant version of the FDD, which protects both the franchisor and franchisee by ensuring transparency and adherence to state regulations.