What action is required of the franchisee to acknowledge the City Publications amendment in Wisconsin?
City_Publications Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This Amendment to the Franchise Agreement is agreed to this day of, 20, between CITY PUBLICATIONS FRANCHISE GROUP, INC. and to amend and revise said Franchise Agreement as follows: 1. The Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law Title XIV-A Ch. 135, Sec. 135.01-135.07 will supersede any conflicting terms of the Franchise Agreement. 2. This provision of this Amendment shall be effective only to the extent that the jurisdictional requirements of the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law applicable to the provisions are met independent of this Amendment. To the extent this addendum shall be deemed to be inconsistent with any terms or conditions of said Franchise Agreement or exhibits or attachments thereto, the terms of this addendum shall govern. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned hereby acknowledges having read this Amendment, and understands and consents to be bound by all of its terms. CITY PUBLICATIONS FRANCHISE GROUP, INC.:
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 39–129)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Publications' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, to acknowledge the amendment to the franchise agreement for the state of Wisconsin, both City Publications Franchise Group, Inc. and the franchisee must sign the amendment. By signing, both parties acknowledge that they have read the amendment, understand its terms, and consent to be bound by them.
Specifically, the amendment addresses the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law, stating that Title XIV-A Ch. 135, Sec. 135.01-135.07 will supersede any conflicting terms in the original franchise agreement. This ensures that the franchisee's rights under Wisconsin law are protected. The amendment is effective only to the extent that the jurisdictional requirements of the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law are met, independent of the amendment itself.
This requirement ensures that franchisees in Wisconsin are aware of and agree to the specific legal provisions that apply to their franchise agreement within the state. It is a standard practice in franchising to have state-specific addenda to ensure compliance with local laws, and this acknowledgement serves to document that both parties are in agreement regarding these specific terms.