For Cinnaholic franchises operating in Maryland, what is the statute of limitations for claims arising under the Maryland Franchisor Registration and Disclosure Law?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This General Release is not intended as a waiver of those rights of the undersigned which cannot be waived under applicable state franchise laws nor is it intended to relieve CINNAHOLIC or any other person, Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION THE FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 42–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the General Release included in the document is not intended to relieve Cinnaholic from liability imposed by the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. However, the document does not specify the statute of limitations for claims arising under this law.
Since the statute of limitations is not specified in this document, prospective Cinnaholic franchisees in Maryland should seek clarification from Cinnaholic regarding the statute of limitations for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
Understanding the statute of limitations is crucial for franchisees as it defines the period within which they can file a lawsuit for any violations of the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. This information is essential for making informed decisions and protecting their legal rights as franchisees.