For Cinnaholic franchises in Maryland, what is attached as Schedule 1 to the addendum?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Attached to this Addendum as Schedule 1 is the form of the general release that Developer and its owners will sign, as, and if, required by Section 13.4 of the Agreement.
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION THE FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 42–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cinnaholic Franchise Disclosure Document, the Maryland addendum includes a Schedule 1. Specifically, Schedule 1 to the Maryland Addendum consists of the general release form that a Cinnaholic developer and its owners must sign, if required by Section 13.4 of the Cinnaholic agreement.
This means that if a Cinnaholic franchisee in Maryland is selling or transferring their franchise, they may be required to sign a general release. This release would typically waive any claims against Cinnaholic, except for those claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
Prospective Cinnaholic franchisees in Maryland should carefully review Section 13.4 of the franchise agreement to understand the circumstances under which this general release is required. They should also consult with an attorney to fully understand the implications of signing such a release.