What state's laws govern the Cinnaholic General Release?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This General Release shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.
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 is governed by the laws of the State of Georgia. This means that any legal disputes or interpretations of the General Release will be subject to Georgia law, without considering its conflict of law provisions.
For a prospective Cinnaholic franchisee, this is important because it establishes the legal framework for resolving any issues related to the release. The franchisee should be aware that if they sign the General Release, they are agreeing to have it interpreted under Georgia law, regardless of where their Cinnaholic franchise is located.
It is also important to note that the General Release is not intended to waive rights that cannot be waived under applicable state franchise laws, nor is it intended to relieve Cinnaholic from liability imposed by the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law. This provides some protection to the franchisee by ensuring that certain state-specific rights are preserved, and that Cinnaholic remains accountable under Maryland law where applicable.